POV is such a complex topic. Ty for all the detail. Can you recommend some craft books that give more info on “close 3rd” POV? As a writer, how do you know you’ve stayed in 3rd close rather than lapsing into normal 3rd POV?
I honestly learned by reading fiction and simply doing, and seeing what worked and didn’t. There is a feeling you get with the distance that the reader has to the POV that tells you if you’re close, vs more distant. Often times, it’s emotion and reaction where you see that close POV. Try to imagine it’s really like writing first person POV, but with different pronouns. I hope that makes sense!
This was very well done. I appreciate the clear manner to describe your reasons and what works for you, Lydia. This has been one of the best sessions I’ve heard on POV.
POV is such a complex topic. Ty for all the detail. Can you recommend some craft books that give more info on “close 3rd” POV? As a writer, how do you know you’ve stayed in 3rd close rather than lapsing into normal 3rd POV?
I honestly learned by reading fiction and simply doing, and seeing what worked and didn’t. There is a feeling you get with the distance that the reader has to the POV that tells you if you’re close, vs more distant. Often times, it’s emotion and reaction where you see that close POV. Try to imagine it’s really like writing first person POV, but with different pronouns. I hope that makes sense!
This was very well done. I appreciate the clear manner to describe your reasons and what works for you, Lydia. This has been one of the best sessions I’ve heard on POV.
Thanks Renee! Glad it was helpful!