The Art of Perspective

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In this episode of Write Out Loud, hosts Matt and Christina delve into the different points of view used in writing, including first person, second person, and third person perspectives. They discuss the literary benefits and challenges of each, referencing a blog post by Manton Reece and insights from Jane Friedman. They highlight the importance of choosing the right point of view to enhance storytelling, giving examples of 'deep point of view' and the trend of first-person narratives in the romance genre. The episode concludes with a discussion on how writers can find their natural voice and use it effectively as a literary device.

0:45 - Welcome and Introductions

1:24 - Topic introduction: Point of View

1:43 - Blog Post by Manton Reece

3:00 - Deep Point of View Introduced

6:40 - Alternate Points of View

13:47 - Different Points of View Defined

14:45 - Second Person Perspective

15:28 - Third Person Perspective

17:24 - First Person POV Can Be Difficult to Write Well

23:24 - Kristen Ashley's Use of POV

26:00 - Malcolm Gladwell's 20% Stat

27:55 - Third Person Deep Perspective Revisited

33:00 - Wrap Up

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