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Point of Who? Writing for multiple POVs
Manage episode 399818917 series 3488062
Hosts Bonnie and Miranda welcome guest Trina Burgermeister to discuss the intricacies of writing from multiple points of view (POVs). Trina shares insights from her own writing journey, highlighting the challenges and rewards of weaving together distinct character perspectives. The conversation delves into the decision-making process behind employing multiple POVs, emphasizing the importance of letting the story dictate the narrative structure. In this exploration of the nuances of character-driven storytelling, Bonnie, Miranda, and Trina discuss techniques for balancing POV characters, avoiding pitfalls such as tangents and head-hopping, and ensuring each character's voice remains unique.
What is a multiple-POV novel you’ve enjoyed recently? How did it balance the characters? Let us know on our socials!
Facebook: @writingheights, Instagram: @writingheights
Join the Writing Heights community at writingheights.com
Links:
Alfred Hitchcock on Mastering Cinematic Tension
Brandon Sanderson on the “Grand Skill”
Sound engineering by Luke Fischer
Cover art by Maggie Walker
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Manage episode 399818917 series 3488062
Hosts Bonnie and Miranda welcome guest Trina Burgermeister to discuss the intricacies of writing from multiple points of view (POVs). Trina shares insights from her own writing journey, highlighting the challenges and rewards of weaving together distinct character perspectives. The conversation delves into the decision-making process behind employing multiple POVs, emphasizing the importance of letting the story dictate the narrative structure. In this exploration of the nuances of character-driven storytelling, Bonnie, Miranda, and Trina discuss techniques for balancing POV characters, avoiding pitfalls such as tangents and head-hopping, and ensuring each character's voice remains unique.
What is a multiple-POV novel you’ve enjoyed recently? How did it balance the characters? Let us know on our socials!
Facebook: @writingheights, Instagram: @writingheights
Join the Writing Heights community at writingheights.com
Links:
Alfred Hitchcock on Mastering Cinematic Tension
Brandon Sanderson on the “Grand Skill”
Sound engineering by Luke Fischer
Cover art by Maggie Walker
62 jaksoa
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