Is your head full of a cast of characters you’re longing to set forth on an epic adventure story? Writing a story that includes many characters can add a layer of richness and detail to your story that many readers will respond well to. It also allows your creative mind to explore a range of …
When you think of a novel, you might imagine only one main character leading the way. While this may be the typical way to tell a story, it doesn’t mean it’s the only way to do it. Maybe you have a brilliant idea for a multiple-major-character story you’re just dying to tell, but you’re not …
One of the first questions you need to answer when beginning a novel is: ‘Whose perspective will I be writing from?’ Depending on your genre, you may choose to take the common route of telling your story from a single perspective – that of your main character. However, there is another option: writing from multiple …
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Alternate Point of View (POV) is a complicated narration form, but, if done the right way, it can make for a captivating read. This technique combines the depth of a single character’s perspective with the versatility of switching between characters. You can alternate between two characters, or several – but the more you use, the more …
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