When I read fiction for pleasure I strive to turn off the “internal editor” as I read, but lately I’ve come across a number of glaring mistakes that pull me right out of the story. Let me address five of …
point of view
An Agent’s Prerogative
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
You’ve heard that it’s a women’s prerogative to change her mind. As an agent I’m going to claim the same prerogative. As I look back on some of the things I stated categorically about the craft of …
Following the Rules
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m currently reading P.D. James’ first Adam Dalgliesh novel. I’m a British mystery/crime aficionado and have been trying to mend the gaping holes in my familiarity with key authors. Earlier I read James’ Austen tie-in novel, Death …
What about a Secondary Character’s Point of View?
Blogger: Mary Keeley
I had a lively conversation with a client this week about a secondary character’s point of view in the client’s book. This person wanted to know if there are hard and fast rules about their use. The …
What can be done in film, can’t always be done in print.
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Let’s start today by talking about point of view. In many films, the point of view shifts frequently. The audience sees a snippet of one character’s view, and …
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