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I am struggling with how to handle a major transitional period in my book.
Basically.
Main character is the focus of the book and his friends follow him on a journey.
Main character get corrupted by a lust for power half way through the book and becomes the antagonist.
His friends then have to try and save him /stop him / kill him / whatever.
what is the best way to handle this?
some thoughts I have had are...
1. Switch POV perspectives to the "best friend" who has been in the book the whole time.
2. Divide the book into a "part 1 part 2" so the switched perspective doesn't seem abrupt.
3. Make the book longer and have the transition be the turning point-cliffhanger-ending and then start a second book with the new perspective.
4. Keep following the main character regardless of his new evil mindset.
I know there are not really any rules for this kind of thing but im just looking for thoughts on what others think of this and maybe it will lead me to feel better about the option i am leaning toward which is option 1.
any input would be great thanks.
Basically.
Main character is the focus of the book and his friends follow him on a journey.
Main character get corrupted by a lust for power half way through the book and becomes the antagonist.
His friends then have to try and save him /stop him / kill him / whatever.
what is the best way to handle this?
some thoughts I have had are...
1. Switch POV perspectives to the "best friend" who has been in the book the whole time.
2. Divide the book into a "part 1 part 2" so the switched perspective doesn't seem abrupt.
3. Make the book longer and have the transition be the turning point-cliffhanger-ending and then start a second book with the new perspective.
4. Keep following the main character regardless of his new evil mindset.
I know there are not really any rules for this kind of thing but im just looking for thoughts on what others think of this and maybe it will lead me to feel better about the option i am leaning toward which is option 1.
any input would be great thanks.
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