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The Power of Point of View: Make Your Story Come to Life
by
Alicia Rasley (Goodreads Author)
Every Character Has a VoicePoint of view isn't just an element of storytelling�when chosen carefully and employed consistently in a work of fiction, it is the foundation of a captivating story.
It's the character voice you can hear as clearly as your own. It's the unique worldview that intrigues readers�persuading them to empathize with your characters and invest in their t...more
It's the character voice you can hear as clearly as your own. It's the unique worldview that intrigues readers�persuading them to empathize with your characters and invest in their t...more
ebook, 272 pages
Published
February 26th 2008
by Writers Digest Books
(first published February 1st 2008)
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Rasley, Alicia. (2008). The Power of Point of View. Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest Books.
When people hear or read a story, they want to know two things: What happens? And they want to know, Who is telling the story? That second question concerns point of view. If somebody is telling you a tale, whether around a campfire or over a cup of tea, it is important to know who this stoyteller is, what their attitudes are, and how they came to know of the events reported. In a...more
Rasley, Alicia. (2008). The Power of Point of View. Cincinnati, OH: Writer’s Digest Books.
When people hear or read a story, they want to know two things: What happens? And they want to know, Who is telling the story? That second question concerns point of view. If somebody is telling you a tale, whether around a campfire or over a cup of tea, it is important to know who this stoyteller is, what their attitudes are, and how they came to know of the events reported. In a...more
Understanding point of views was one of the hardest elements of writing I struggled with. I spent months on end searching online and reading books, but I could only find a handful of information to explain and-what's worse-many of them said opposite or contradicted each other. I was actually so flustered I thought I'd never understand point of view's clearly and thereby would have to give up on writing.
Then I came across this book, read some reviews and decided to chance it. I made the purchase...more
Then I came across this book, read some reviews and decided to chance it. I made the purchase...more
Apr 26, 2013
Lisa Eckstein
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I was so excited to read a book by someone who is more geeky about point of view than I am, because most writing guides don't cover the topic in nearly enough depth. Rasley analyzes each possible narrative perspective and discusses when it might be appropriate for a story. Highly recommended if that sounds exciting to you, too.
Oct 30, 2010
Alicia Rasley
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
I wrote this, and would be glad to talk about it. My blog about writing and editing is http://www.edittorrent.blogspot.com, so meet me there! Also lots of my articles about writing are archived at www.rasley.com.
Thanks.
Alicia
Thanks.
Alicia
If you write fiction or just love to read it well, a must-have book. Buy it, re-read it, take a master's class in the art and mystery of point of view. Brilliant.
Great examples for novices and multi-published writers. Deeply thoughtful and insightful about understanding POV.
I got this as a half-assed gift and didn't have the highest expectations, but it was decent for what it does.
Alicia knows her stuff. Read her book and do what she says. :)
If you write fiction or just love to read it well, a must-have book. Buy it, re-read it, take a master's class in the art and mystery of point of view. Brilliant.
This author seems to really know his stuff. It's a heavy duty read, but I'm glad I found it at the library.
This book was recommended to me by a group member when I posted a thread on multiple points of view and I'm glad I took up his suggestion. Well-written and comprehensive, "The Power of Point of View" covers the basics right through to the intricacies of "voice". As I'm currently writing a novel from a multiple of view, I found the last section "The Master Class" invaluable. I highly recommend it to all writers as it goes to show that the more you know the more there is to learn.
There's a whole lot more to POV than just who's talking.
Very useful guide for POV with plenty of examples, exercises, and explanations.
Oct 19, 2008
kate
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5 of 5 stars
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Recommends it for:
All writers
Shelves:
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Inspirational and a must-have resource.
Alicia is an amazing writer and editor.
Alicia is an amazing writer and editor.
Read it in parts; the writing exercises were very helpful.
May 11, 2013
MoonButterfly
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