Don’t run. This is
NOT a discussion of how to avoid multiple points of view in a scene. I'm tired of that lecture, too.
I learned a trick
for creating unforgettable characters when I wrote short stories—SELECT THE
NARRATOR OF YOUR TALE CAREFULLY. I realize this isn’t a new concept. Ishmael in
Moby Dick and Nick Carraway in The Great Gatsby certainly shaped those tales.


Even if you don’t usually read short
stories, try these tales. They’re short three to fifteen pages (great bed time
reading). They might encourage you to experiment
with a different point of view in your next story.
You might also consider your mother differently or think about your parenting style.
THE GOOD OLD DAYS?
(https://www.amzn.com/dp/1537743813) & OTHER PEOPLE'S MOTHERS (https://www.amzn.com/dp/1544895011) are available on Kindle & in paperback.
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