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Question: Need help with third person in a story!!?
what i mean by the question is that in third person how do authors change the view!. I mean like i write fanfiction and I simply put for example: Bella's P!.O!.V- which means Bella's point of view!.
In one of the books I have read at the top of the page or whatever they have something like: Adele: School
what other ways can you transition through third person view so the readers know what view they are supposed to be reading at!.
does this make any sense!? I'm sorry if it does not make sense but i am trying to write a third person view and i don't know how I am supposed to transition through a different person's point of view!.
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
(a) The Third Person
This viewpoint allows you to tell a story from an observational standpoint!. You, the author, are not a participant in the story!. Instead, you write as if you are following someone else around and telling their story!. The words 'he' and 'she' are used to refer to your main character!. For example:
'When Craig first arrived at the party he didn't notice Sally standing in the corner!. He was too busy looking for Robert!. But then he heard that laugh!. He spun around, and there she was!.'
This example tells the story of Craig from a third person's perspective!. It is a useful perspective when you want your reader to identify well with a character in your story but not you!. You become inconsequential!. The reader is not paying any attention to you at all!.!.!.the reader is only interested in what is happening to Craig!. If you want your reader to relate to you then you need to use a different perspective!.
Can third person perspective be useful in marketing!? Absolutely! Let's pretend you are selling a book of martini recipes!. You personally don't like martinis but your brother has been traveling and has some great bar stories!. Instead of trying to make those stories about you, tell your brother's stories from a third person perspective!. You will find it much easier and the resulting story will be more captivating to your reader because of its authenticity!. The aim is not always to make the reader identify with you but rather to tap into their emotions!.
(b) The First Person
The first person perspective is the most useful when you want the reader to identify with you on a personal level!. It is using the 'I' voice and speaking directly to your readers!. It allows you to adopt a casual and informal tone while developing a direct relationship with your audience!.
Using this perspective can give you credibility as it allows you to show the reader what you know!. If someone is considering buying your product, they want assurances that you know what you are talking about!. By talking to them in the first person, they able to judge your abilities for themselves and form an emotional tie with you!. Do not underestimate the importance of this bond!. Most readers will judge your product based on what they think of you!. Think about it!. Would you hire a builder who doesn't seem to know anything about building!?
(c) The Omniscient Point Of View
This perspective is the most formal and detached point of view!. It rarely allows you to build an emotional tie to your reader!. But, it still has its place!.
This perspective is particularly useful when you want to adopt the role of an expert on a particular topic!. It enables you to convey important information quickly and concisely!. It also gives you credibility and believability!.
In order to choose your perspective, you must first decide what your goal is!. If you want to build emotional ties with your reader then write in the first or third person but take particular care to assure your readers that you are well versed on your topic and do know what you are talking about!. You need to build their confidence in you as well as form those emotional ties!.
If your aim is to be the expert you may find it difficult to build a personal relationship with your readers!. However, if you continue to provide useful, good quality content you will develop a name for yourself and the readers will continue to come!.
If you are just learning how to write a story, choose the perspective that comes naturally to you!. As you improve and develop your skills you will be able to adopt different perspectives!.
It is just as important to learn what NOT to do as it is to learn what to do!.
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i have seen some books where they head chapters like this
'chapter twenty-two: megan'
or
'chapter fifteen- brian'
see what i mean!?Www@QuestionHome@Com
Most authors swap POV between chapters or breaks within the chapter!. Two separate ways of doing it (just fyi)!.
But to your question!. Typically there are transition paragraphs at the beginning of the chapter (or break) that will give the reader the idea of who they are following!.
For example: The author will describe the person waking up!. A description of the character putting their once warm feet on the cold, hardwood floor!. Then describing the chill that was sent up the characters back gives the reader a silent--but apparent--transition into the mind of a different character!. And you just take it from there!.
Basically, you throw the reader into the mind and/or body of the character at the beginning!.
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