Helping Writers Become Authors Ep. 498: 5 Questions About How to Balance Multiple POVs in Your Story
Mar 15, 2020
Discover the art of weaving multiple points of view into your storytelling. Learn how knowing your story's ending can guide your POV choices. Explore the benefits and challenges of various perspectives and how to align them with your narrative structure. Gain insights on selecting protagonists, ensuring cohesion, and developing character arcs effectively. Uncover practical tips for balancing diverse viewpoints to enhance your story's depth and engagement.
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Protagonist Resolves Climax
- The protagonist must perform the essential act resolving the story's climax conflict.
- This ensures the story's structural integrity and emotional payoff.
Limit POVs for Cohesion
- Use as few POVs as possible to keep your story cohesive and manageable.
- Add POVs only if they contribute importantly to the story and climax.
Choose Engaging Protagonist POV
- Make sure the protagonist's POV is interesting enough to sustain reader engagement.
- Avoid unnecessary extra POVs to cover scenes the protagonist isn't present for; find creative alternatives.