Point-of-View: An Itch of Writing Guide

How it works, why it matters, and how to use point-of-view to your story's best advantage

Point-of-view is fundamental in writing because it’s your single most important tool in controlling how your reader experiences the story that’s being told. The basics are simple, though some writers find it takes a while to become intuitive and automatic, although like all things in writing, however tidy and analytical we try to be, there are always places where things are fuzzy and debatable.

Starting with the basics of how it works, this post moves on to thinking about how to use this crucial tool, and finishes with looking at some some ways to develop your own handling of point-of-view. And if you’re afraid of head-hopping, some help here.

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