Point of view (POV) is the eye and voice through which your book is told. It answers the question, “Whose story is this?” POV is one of your story’s most important strategic elements, and can dramatically impact the reader’s understanding of your book and their connection with it.
Let’s take a look at the different POVs in which you can write your story, and their distinct strengths and attributes.
All great writers are good readers. But not all good readers are great writers.
Being an avid reader doesn’t always translate to having the chops to write a noteworthy book. And if that hits a little too close to home, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered. There’s a perfectly reasonable (and teachable) explanation why your copious amounts of reading haven’t enriched your writing.
It’s because you’re not reading like a writer.
It can be tough to find writing tips that apply to you when you’re a nonfiction writer. Most guides are geared toward crafting an intriguing plot or developing fascinating characters. But when you’re writing nonfiction, you don’t have the freedom to come up with thrilling plot twists or quirky character details to make the story more interesting. You have to work with the facts at hand, which can certainly feel limiting at times.
It’s easy to call yourself a writer. It’s harder to have something to show for it.
Many writers struggle with productivity (we can’t all be James Patterson). Even if you have an absolutely amazing idea for a book, it can be hard to motivate yourself to actually start writing it. You might write daily, but if you’re only able to write a few hundred words before you lose focus, it’ll take a long time to produce something more substantial.
