What's Point of View?
Point of View (POV) is simply the perspective from which your story is told. It's the "who" that's narrating.
1. First Person ("I")
* The Storyteller: A character in the story.
* Feel: Very personal and intimate; you're inside their head.
* Best For: Stories where the character's unique voice and thoughts are key.
* Example: "I walked into the room, and I knew something was wrong."
2. Third Person ("He," "She")
* The Storyteller: An outside narrator.
* Two Kinds:
* Limited: Sticks to one character's thoughts and feelings at a time. Still feels personal, but with more distance.
* Omniscient: Knows everything about everyone. Can jump between characters' minds and show the bigger picture.
* Best For:
* Limited: Closely following one or two characters without being trapped in their head.
* Omniscient: Large, epic stories with many characters and plotlines.
* Examples:
* Limited: "He walked into the room, feeling a sense of dread."
* Omniscient: "He walked into the room, unaware that she was watching from the window, fearing what he might discover."
3. Second Person ("You")
* The Storyteller: Addresses the reader directly.
* Feel: Like you are the character.
* Best For: Short pieces or experimental writing; very rare in novels.
* Example: "You walk into the room, and you feel a sense of dread."
How to Choose?
* First Person: If the character's inner world is the most important part.
* Third Person: If you need more flexibility to show multiple characters or the bigger world.
*Second Person: Not often used.
