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Q&A Is it acceptable to break the story up into POVs to show how the characters' stories all tie together?

Of course. Yes. All the time. One advantage of this approach is that the reader can (almost) always know more that the point of view character. Another advantage is the ability to explore a comp...

posted 6y ago by DPT‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T08:29:15Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar DPT‭ · 2019-12-08T08:29:15Z (almost 5 years ago)
Of course. Yes. All the time.

One advantage of this approach is that the reader can (almost) always know more that the point of view character.

Another advantage is the ability to explore a complex issue from multiple sides. Imagine your POV alternating with that of whomever you imagine to be your worst nightmare.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-04-04T23:50:03Z (over 6 years ago)
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