Point of View in FictionThe Point of View in fiction - also known as POV in the trade - literally means just that – from whose point of view is the story being told? In other words, whose point of view is the reader borrowing at any given time? Point of view in fiction-writing is something that writers often have trouble with – at least, that’s my experience from teaching creative writing. It might help to think of it this way: as a writer, you’re all about creating a movie in the reader’s mind. Now, where is the camera situated at any time? You have the following options:
There's another category which is less a different POV and more of a variation, and that is: You also need to make sure, that no matter which point of view, in fiction you need to make sure that you're in the character's point of view.There is a lot of information on how to use each point of view in fiction on the relevant pages, and discussions of the pros and cons of each, so I invite you to go to each page and read up on your options. The most important thing about point of view in fiction is to know which POV you’re using, and to stick to it. Return from Point of View in Fiction to Home
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