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Your Guide To Third Person Omniscient Vs. Limited Points Of View

April 17, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Every story is written using a particular point of view.

The story might be from the point of view of one or more characters, like first person or third person limited, or from a narrator’s point of view, like third person omniscient.

It can be daunting to decide what point of view to use for a story and even harder to get it right.

The problem is that if you make a mistake and switch points of view mid-chapter or even mid-paragraph, you will knock the reader out of the story.

You need them to suspend disbelief and become involved in the story.

But the point of view is such an essential part of the story that readers can’t ignore it if you get it wrong.

Are you confused about point of view? we’ll talk you through limited vs. omniscient viewpoints, the pros and cons of both, and how to choose the right viewpoint for your story.

Breaking It Down: How To Write A Good Fight Scene + Examples

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Writing a good fight scene is one of the hardest things an author can do.

You’ve got so much to keep track of, especially if it’s a fight between multiple, or even hundreds of, characters.

And you’ve got to keep your eye on everything from how your characters react throughout to the rhythm and pacing of the scene.

But getting it right is highly satisfying for you as a writer and your readers.

Read on to find out what to do when writing fight scenes, including what makes a good fight scene and how long a fight scene should be.

What Is The Difference Between A Plot-Driven and Character-Driven Story?

March 30, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Most stories tend to be predominantly either character-driven or plot-driven.

That’s not to say that plot-driven stories ignore character-building altogether or that character-driven stories have no plot, but you’ll usually find that most stories lean one way or the other.

When it comes to choosing to write a character-driven vs. plot-driven story or vice versa, you have some things to work out before you can make your decision and get writing.

In this article, we will talk about the differences between character-driven and plot-driven stories and give you our best tips on how to write both types of stories.

15 Negative Traits For Your Book Characters With Examples

March 29, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Every writer wants their books to be full of characters that leap off the page, the kind of characters that readers can’t resist. We want our books to be unputdownable, with readers waiting desperately for our next tale. One of the things we must have to make that happen is well-rounded, complex, and interesting characters. …

25 Romance Tropes Explained + A List Of 50 More Romance Trope Ideas For Your Next Novel

March 16, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

For writers, using romance novel tropes can be an excellent way to build a story.

You’ll be secure in knowing that your readers will quickly recognize the type of story it is and settle in to enjoy it.

In fact, it’s really important for you to know the expected tropes for your romance genres so that you can deliver what readers want.

That doesn’t mean every story in that genre will be the same, far from it.

Instead, good writers can add their own spin to the tropes to create an original but still satisfying story.

But what are romance tropes (also known as love tropes)?

Why should you use them, and how can you make sure your stories are unique?

How To Use Commas With The Conjunction “As Well As”

March 6, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

If any topic will cause a collective groan from writers, it’s punctuation.

Some writers are precise with their commas and other forms of punctuation.

Yet others scatter em dashes, commas, and full stops like confetti throughout their manuscripts and rely on their editors to sort things out later.

When it comes to punctuation for “as well as,” there seems to be just as much confusion.

Is there a comma before “as well as”?

What about afterward? And why?

By reading this article, you’ll know exactly what to do when placing commas around “as well as.”

Your Step-By-Step Guide To Writing A Story Outline

March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Barrie Davenport

Writing a whole novel can seem like such a daunting task.

But it’s far easier to complete a novel if you break it down.

Writing a book outline is a really helpful way to break your story down into more manageable parts and to give you a clear guide on where your story is going and what to write next.

Let’s look at how to write a story outline, and we’ll give you some story outline examples to help you get started.