Point of View

 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.