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Q&A Changing perspectives

For the most part, my story is told from the main character's perspective. However, there are a few scenes that I would like to write that really don't require the main character to be there. I cou...

2 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by klippy‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T10:03:25Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar klippy‭ · 2019-12-08T10:03:25Z (almost 5 years ago)
For the most part, my story is told from the main character's perspective. However, there are a few scenes that I would like to write that really don't require the main character to be there. I could maybe come up with some ways to place the main character in the scene, but I can only think of some ham-fisted ways.

Is it okay to switch perspectives, or would it feel too abrupt?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-10-31T12:39:30Z (about 6 years ago)
Original score: 1