Book Writing Tips, General Writing Skills, Viewpoints
When an author chooses an unseen observer to tell the tale, it’s known as pure objective viewpoint. This technique is often used to open stories. A disembodied ‘mind’ oversees the scene. Gradually, the ‘observer’ comes in closer, until at last the author takes you...
General Writing Skills, Writing Coach
It’s been my experience that when you try to write about something you don’t know, those who are ‘in the know’ spot it immediately. In this context, it’s vital to write from experience. Immersion Is Better Than Imagination. I have read...
Book Writing Tips, Uncategorized, Viewpoints
Just as first person subjective point of view is very similar to third person subjective, third person objective viewpoint is essentially the same as first person objective. The primary difference is in the use of names and pronouns instead of ‘I.’ This is one of the...
Book Writing Tips, General Writing Skills, Viewpoints
First person objective point of view requires the story teller to take a subservient position to the person the story is about. The one ‘writing’ must be ‘into’ that individual whether as an intimate friend or an avowed enemy. The story teller’s sole focus is on...
Book Writing Tips, Uncategorized, Viewpoints
Omniscient viewpoint is the most difficult viewpoint to master. This may seem counterintuitive, for most writers think it would be easier if they could reveal what was going on in every character’s mind. In reality, it’s far more difficult. From an...
Book Writing Tips, General Writing Skills, Viewpoints
Even though this viewpoint is rarely used for books, it can be very helpful as you write articles to promote your book. Writing for the second person subjective point of view gives your readers the sense that you’re writing directly to them. Norma Youngberg...