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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2025 · 32 MIN

Episode 16: Choosing The Right Point of View

from The Author Next Door · host Angela Haas & Cassie Newell

🎙️ First person? Third? Omniscient? Let’s talk about the POV choices that shape your entire story.In this episode of The Author Next Door, Angela Haas and Cassie Newell unpack writing in different points of views. What are they, how they work, and why choosing the right one matters more than you think.We explore:The pros and cons of first, second, and third person POVWhy head hopping confuses readers (and how to avoid it)How genre expectations influence POV choicesTips for deepening reader connection and immersionThe personal challenges we’ve faced when switching perspectivesHow to experiment with voice while keeping clarity front and centerWhether you’re outlining your next novel or revising your current draft, this episode offers practical guidance and thought-provoking insights to help you master one of the trickiest tools in your writing toolkit.👇 What POV do you love writing or reading in the most?🔔 Subscribe for more! ➡  https://www.youtube.com/@TheAuthorNextDoor 🏆RESOURCES Mentioned:➡️ Great article on POV: https://kindlepreneur.com/point-of-view/ 🎙️To Find More About The Author NextDoor➡ https://theauthornextdoor.com/ 🗺️ Other places to find us and connect:ANGELA HAASChoose your own adventure 🚀💕  https://ahaaswrites.com/CASSIE NEWELLRomance 🩷 https://ckdarling.com/ Young Adult 🧚  https://authorcmnewell.com/ Writing Coach 📚  https://www.sassywritingcoach.com/ ℹ️ keywords🔑 writing, point of view, head hopping, genre expectations, reader engagement, writing challenges, storytelling, narrative techniques, fiction, authorship🔥📣Great article on writing POV

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