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Point of Who? Writing for multiple POVs

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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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Content provided by Writing Heights Writers Association. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Writing Heights Writers Association or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

  continue reading

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