The discussion of point of view in literature is one of the touchiest craft-debates among writers and editors. Yet choosing your point of view in literature is one of the most important things you will do as you plan your story. And to do it well, one must be aware of the intricacies of viewpoint and consider how the viewpoint […]
When you tell a story through a viewpoint character using I or we, you are using first person point of view. Example: The banging on my door reverberated within my skull like a giant church bell in an empty hall. I groaned and rolled onto my stomach, pulling the pillow over my head. Every detail of your story must be […]
Telling a story using you is called second person point of view. Using this viewpoint, you control all of the information and give the reader whatever you want. Example: “You open your eyes and the sun is already high in the sky. You’ve slept away the whole morning. You roll over on the hot sand, scrambling to your knees. The […]
Third person point of view is by far the most common choice. It uses the third person pronounshe, she and they to tell the story. Example: “As they followed Charlie through the crowded maze, Jake felt an odd excitement building inside him—or was it fear? He tried to grab Sophie’s hand, but she slapped him away. He had promised Grandpa […]