How To Keep Your Point Of View Consistent
Every story is told from a particular point of view. It is the reader’s way “in,” enabling them to experience the world they are reading about. When the point of view shifts without warning, it takes the reader out of the action. Not only does it disrupt their experience, but it can confuse them about what is taking place in your story.
Let’s take a look at what point of view is, and how to avoid the common point of view mistakes beginner fiction writers make.
9 Plot Twists All Writers Should Know
The twist in the tale is the writer’s equivalent of magic. A sleight of hand, a puff of smoke and kazam! We make something appear or disappear. Much like a mesmerizing magic trick, the art of the twist takes skill and practice to perform well. As magicians have their tools of the trade, so too […]
Let Them Rest! Overworked Phrases and Story Elements
At one time, they were clever. That’s why clichés catch on. Problem is, by the time they do catch on, writers have to work harder to avoid them. When you attempt to describe something that’s flat, the first thought that comes to mind is probably “flat as a pancake.” Something that’s smooth? “Smooth as a […]