POV: First, Second and Third Person

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to The Writing Apothecary podcast and to another lesson on Point of view. Today we're looking at first, second and third person POV. We're breaking them down and really understanding what they are and what how they can affect your story. Have you ever read a book and really gotten lost in the character's story? Do you feel their pain or the mistakes that have happened to them or for them? Or maybe you've squealed in delight because you can see the way through their actions. And all of this comes down to what POV is used. The major points of today's podcast are:First-person uses I and has different layers.A character using first-person POV is the narrator or protagonist of the story.The First-person is quite intimate and my preferred POV.It is also a really unreliable narrator. Third-person is the most common and most used POV. It uses he/she and they/them as signifier. Multiple POVs are easier to manage in third-person POV.Omniscient third-person POV is also known as the god's eye view of the story. It's also good to use this POV sparingly. Second person, POV is one that is used less frequently and uses you as a signifier. Point of view is such a big topic and I could go on about it over and over again and not get tired of it. I hope you’ve taken something from this episode and I hope you come back next week. We’ll be looking at distance and focalisation.Tell me what did you take away from this week's lesson?I'd love to know.Also, I would really appreciate it if you took the time to rate and review the podcast it helps people find our community and gets the podcast out into the world a little more.Want exclusive behind the scenes and early access to The Writing Apothecary episodes? Join up to the mailing list over here.If you're looking for a cheerleader for your writing, then head on over to https://dreamingfullyawake.com/work-with-me/ and let's have a chat about how we can work together to get your writing on track. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thewritingapothecaryFollow Mandi on all socials: @mandikont