by Kayleigh | Apr 4, 2025 | Other Tips
Next week is National Library Week in the United States. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that now more than ever, our libraries need us to stand with them against defunding and book bans. There are several ways you can do just that, from the very basics to... by Kayleigh | Mar 20, 2025 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again. And with it there is the danger of head-hopping, or jumping from one perspective to another. Why... by Kayleigh | Mar 6, 2025 | Writing Tips
Utilizing the multiple point of view structure in a novel can allow for greater perspective and a slow reveal of the full picture, but this structure needs to be used with intention, and each character needs to have equal purpose within your story. This doesn’t... by Kayleigh | Feb 28, 2025 | Writing Tips
Most writers (and readers) could explain the difference between first, second, and third-person point of view in a general sense: first is from the “I” perspective, second is the more controlling “you,” and third-person is narrated from outside the events of the story... by Kayleigh | Feb 21, 2025 | Writing Tips
The second-person point of view (“You”) is rarely used in fiction. This intimate technique breaks the “fourth wall” to make the reader part of the story. It’s difficult to get right and can be uncomfortable for the reader, making it more successful in short...
