Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about something we did often as children, or see things most adults are too busy to notice. This wonder allows the imagination to blossom. Ever watch a child stoop studying the ground? The ant or beetle is fascinating to them. Perhaps they move a stone, viewing what rests below. … Continue reading LOOK! Finding Writing Ideas| Story Empire
NCERT textbook changes in 2025 reveal how Indian history is being rewritten by politics, not education| Youth Incorporated Magazine
Fiction writers have a lot of rules. “Show, don’t tell” sits near the top. But sometimes we follow those rules straight into a literary box canyon.| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Learn the difference between the first person, second person, and third person viewpoints so you can choose the right one for your story.| WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
There are two ways to look at third person limited. 1. A “narrator” narrates the story, using “he”, “she”, and “they” pronouns, but this narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, usually the protagonist. This narrator follows the main character throughout the story and stays in this character’s perspective. 2. The […]| Editor's Quill
Third Person Omniscient Definition: A “narrator” narrates the story, using “he”, “she”, and “they” pronouns. This narrator knows everything, including events prior to and after the story and all the feelings, emotions, and opinions of every character. Omniscient means “knows all”, so this narrator knows everything. It’s as though the narrator is a God-like being. […]| Editor's Quill
Third Person Objective Definition: A “narrator” narrates the story, using “he”, “she”, “it”, and “they” pronouns. This “narrator” can only narrate the characters’ external actions—anything they express or do. Some people just call this third person. It’s also called third person dramatic. Out of the three third person point of views, third person objective […]| Editor's Quill
Second Person POV Definition: This narration addresses the reader as the protagonist, using “you” and “you all” pronouns. Second person is rarely, almost never, used in literature. Most readers feel it’s unnatural and pulls them out of the story. There are a few second person books such as Choose Your Own Adventure and Bright Lights, […]| Editor's Quill
First Person POV Definition: The main character narrates the story, using “I” and “we” pronouns. Just about every writer knows what first person point of view is, and if you’re an avid reader, then you have read many books in this POV. First person allows the protagonist to speak directly to the reader. The reader […]| Editor's Quill
Understanding point of view is crucial to novel writing. I have found that POV issues are the most common problem in the manuscripts and submissions I read. POV issues are not an easy fix– a…| Editor's Quill
Malik Fernando, MD, Resplendent Ceylon speaks about luxury tourism and why Sri Lanka must be on the tea lover's map.| Tea Journey
As a writer who has been critiqued and often critiques other authors, point-of-view (POV) is a common topic. However, talking about POV is not enough because it is intertwined with the overall…| Speculative Fiction Writers Association
Anne-Frédérique Dayraut is in conversation with Maria Kockmann, tea sommelier and founder of the Tea Circle and the force behind the first Brussels Tea Festival| Tea Journey
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're exploring options for how to avoid repeating too much information in later books of a series. Original article: How Can We Avoid Readers’ Deja Vu in a Series? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post How Can We Avoid Readers’ Deja Vu in a Series? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold on...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : A story idea could be presented to readers countless different ways. How can we choose the best perspective for telling the tale? Original article: Point of View: What’s the Best Choice? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post Point of View: What’s the Best Choice? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these posts by email or to check out her award-winning fict...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
You call it a revolution if the freedom-fighters won and a civil war if the terrorists lost.| De Amentiae Mundi
Every story is told from a particular point of view. It is the reader’s way “in,” enabling them to experience the world they are reading about. When the point of view shifts without warning, it takes the reader out of the action. Not only does it disrupt their experience, but it can confuse them about […]| The Writers College Times
