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Katherine M. Kennedy
Writer
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Pros, Cons, and Recommendations From A Die-Hard Pantser Writer
There are two main types of authors: Plotters and Pantsers. A pantser writes, “by the seat of their pants.” i.e., they don’t plan, plot or o
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Third Person POV—An Overview
When a narrative is relayed to the reader through the pronouns he, she, and they, and/ or by the character name, you are in third person POV
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Harry Potter, POV, and the Philosopher's Head Hopper
J.K Rowling, by constructs of the writing rules, head hops. She doesn't switch perspectives; she simply falls into another perspective.
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The Magic of Head Hopping. Pure Evil Or Switching POV?
Head hopping is the negative term for a switch in perspective without warning or adhering to writing rules and the narrative and POV...
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