I'm finally revising my novel, which I wrote before understanding the value of an outline. It is dual POV, with each character basically being her own protagonist and the other's antagonist. They each have goals related to the other, but their character arcs are not necessarily dictated directly by each other. So while the characters are linked, their individual 'mini-antagonists' drive much of the plot.
As written now, I've noticed that it's falling okay within a basic three-act structure (obviously it will be tighter with revision). But their plots are not in sync with each other. For example, MC1's plot climax happens several chapters before MC2's does. Is it okay, structurally, for them to be at different paces within the novel, or will this frustrate the reader? Does anyone have any resources you like that focus on structuring a Dual POV novel?
As written now, I've noticed that it's falling okay within a basic three-act structure (obviously it will be tighter with revision). But their plots are not in sync with each other. For example, MC1's plot climax happens several chapters before MC2's does. Is it okay, structurally, for them to be at different paces within the novel, or will this frustrate the reader? Does anyone have any resources you like that focus on structuring a Dual POV novel?