Mastering Point of View

by Rob Bignell

For beginning writers, point of view often is the most difficult element to master. Without really understanding the role point of view plays in storytelling, aspiring authors frequently select the wrong one. Sometimes they prefer to write or read a specific point of view, so they just go with that, even though it's not the best choice for their story.Mastering Point of View addresses those and many other issues writers face with this element of fiction. It examines the three main points of view – first, third and second – and the different forms each one can take. It looks at when using a specific point of view is to a story’s benefit and when it’s to the story’s detriment. It discusses how to select your viewpoint character and why a consistent point of view is vital.Part of the Storytelling 101 Quick Read series, Mastering Point of View answers all of your questions in a brief, easy to understand format. It cuts to the chase and provides practical, useful information that can be followed step-by-step.ROB BIGNELL is the author of more than 60 books and an established editor who has helped 300+ authors achieve their publishing dreams. His works include hiking trail guidebooks, a novel, children's books, and poetry.

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2023

About the author

I'm a professional and affordable editor running Inventing Reality Editing Service, which meets the manuscript needs of writers both new and published. During the past five years, I've helped more than 300 authors achieve their dreams of publication. In addition, for more than two decades, I worked as an award-winning journalist, with half of those years spent as an editor. I'm also the author of the "7 Minutes a Day..." writing guidebooks, the nonfiction "Hikes with Tykes", "Hittin' the Trail", "Best Sights to See," and "Headin' to the Cabin" hiking guidebook series, and the literary novel "Windmill". Several of my short stories have been published in literary and science fiction magazines. For seven years, I worked as an English teacher or a community college journalism instructor. I hold a Master's degree in English and a Bachelor's in English and journalism.