The writer reflects on the significance of point of view (POV) in storytelling, sharing experiences with various perspectives, particularly second person. A published piece led to a satirical novel, "God with a Blog," which features dual narratives. The writer expresses a challenge with third-person omniscient POV while inviting others to share their POV experiences.
Welcome to the Story Design Series: The Elements That Give Stories Shape
If structure is the skeleton of a story, then Design is everything that gives it depth, texture, and voice. Design is where your creative choices come to life. These choices include: character, point of view, setting, plot, conflict, tone, dialogue, pacing, and theme... It’s where you decide not just what happens, but how and why…
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 