I'm writing an alternating point-of-view book. Viewpoint alternates by chapter.
So I've sort of naturally figured out (a long time ago) to start each chapter with a very clear clue of whose viewpoint we're in. Often the character's name is in the first sentence, or it's a snatch of their dialog.
I never gave that sort of attention to the end of the chapter, but I'm going through some more beta comments and this reader suggests doing that too. Like bookends--ending every chapter with a thought, word, or action from the viewpoint character rather than from a secondary character.
Is that a memo that I missed? Does her advice sound right to you?
/puzzled.
Patty
Thanks!
So I've sort of naturally figured out (a long time ago) to start each chapter with a very clear clue of whose viewpoint we're in. Often the character's name is in the first sentence, or it's a snatch of their dialog.
I never gave that sort of attention to the end of the chapter, but I'm going through some more beta comments and this reader suggests doing that too. Like bookends--ending every chapter with a thought, word, or action from the viewpoint character rather than from a secondary character.
Is that a memo that I missed? Does her advice sound right to you?
/puzzled.
Patty
Thanks!
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