Limited Third Person Point of View
Third person limited point of view is defined by being limited to the perspective of a single character.
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Omniscient Third Person Point of View
An omniscient third person point of view style means that the narrator knows everything that is happening, even inside the characters'
First Person Point of View
I recommend first person POV for stories with sassy or funny main characters, unreliable narrators, or coming-of-age stories.
The Basics of Plot Editing
When most people find out that I'm a professional editor, they immediately assume that I'm an expert on comma usage and really good at...
Should you Give Your Characters Flaws?
Whether your book is character-driven or plot-driven, no book can be truly interesting with a perfect main character. Characters need to...
Outlining for a Strong Manuscript
Each day that you sit down to write, you need two things: the motivation to do the hard work and the direction to keep moving forward.
The Basics of Plot: Inciting Incident
The inciting incident is where you make the promises to your readers about what is going to happen in the climax.
The Basics of Plot Editing part 2
A good story needs more than a beginning and an ending. The connecting moments make up most of your plot.
The Basics of Plot Editing: Climax
The climax is the most important part of every plot. It should be the moment that everything builds up to from the very first page.
Picking a Protagonist
How do you make sure you are using the right main character?
Why Protagonists Matter
Books are fun because they can get inside other people’s heads. You can experience another life through another person.
Why have Only One Main Character?
A single main character will be a constant connection to pull your readers into the story and also a guide to take them all the way from tha
Beginning Your Book
Whoever you’re trying to impress (an agent, a publisher, or even a reader), the beginning of your book is your one and only chance.
A New Perspective on Point of View
Every scene, every line, every word is from a point of view. This is how you draw your readers in and make them connect emotionally with the
Writing Resources
If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for on my blog yet, I have made a list of some of my favorite writing advice.
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