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Omniscience vs. Head-Hopping

Omniscience vs. Head-Hopping

While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again.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...
Writing Multiple Points of View

Writing Multiple Points of View

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...
Second-Person Point of View (POV)

Second-Person Point of View (POV)

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...
Writing Unreliable Narrators

Writing Unreliable Narrators

Unreliable narration is a literary device that can create a deeper sense of suspense or mystery, engaging your reader on a fresh level. An unreliable narrator can also be a lot of fun to write. What is an Unreliable Narrator? An unreliable narrator is one who is...