Mastering Point of View

by

 Sherri Szeman

 

 

  Published by Writer's Digest Books, an imprint of F&W Publications, Inc.,1507 Dana Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45207  (List Price $ 16.99)

 

  In this book the author explains six basic points of view: First Person, Second Person, Outer Limited, Inner Limited, Unlimited, and Combo. She shows how to tastefully manage point of view in erotic and violent scenes, how to overcome writer's block by playing with different points of view, and how to determine which point of view is best for your characters and their stories. She also talks about creating challenging perspectives and experimenting with point of view, and about using multiple points of view.

 

  An "Historical Overview and Development of Point of View in Literary Fiction" in the appendix is also interesting.

 

Reviewed by:

Frank Dam, aka bud, LR graduate 

 

            -- Sounds as if she is using different terms for Omniscient, Limited Third, Cinematic, Narrative Third, but it’s the same idea, no matter what you call it.  J  Realize that these terms are less commonly used, so while writers may understand what you mean when you talk about ‘omniscient POV’ they may not immediately understand what you mean by ‘combo’.  Be prepared to explain… 

 

                                    --Mary Rosenblum, LR Web Editor