When writing a novel or short story, picking the perfect point of view is as equally important as the plot.
The same passage is told in first person, then third person to illustrate the importance of the author’s choice of narrative voice.
A story is ruled by the point of view it is written in. This article outlines some basic guidelines for choosing which point of view you would like to use in your own writing.
Detailed article on the advantages and negatives of writing in the first person.
There are three different points of view to choose from when you sit down to write. Your document or story will be easier to read and make more sense if you stick with the same point of view throughout the entire piece.
Learn from a published writer of 27 books and over 200 short stories how to use point of view effectively.