POV Pros and Cons

I’ve seen many beginning writers ask “what point of view should my story be told in?” I believe there’s no right or wrong answer to this, and certainly no one-size-fits-all answer. Many writers will start writing in third person, realize the story just isn’t working, and switch to first person, and then everything flows (or start out in first and switch to third, or some other combination). At any rate, the story itself should be the thing that tells you whether to write in first person, third person, one point of view, many, or some other arrangement. 

If you’re struggling with POV (Point Of View), here’s a quick guide that maybe can help you figure out what’s best for you and your story: 

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