When Words Collide 2024

Join us for a deep dive into the world of narrative perspective in fiction writing. In this masterclass, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of first-person and third-person narration, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and how to avoid point-of-view pitfalls. Most beginner writers have a hard time choosing the appropriate point of view for their stories—and an even harder time sticking to it. Printed fiction can be more powerful than film, TV, or stage plays because it allows us to get inside the head of our viewpoint character—to actually become someone in the story. But a poor choice of point-of-view character can leave the reader uninvolved, and violations of the limited perspective provided by a specific point of view can rip the reader right out of the story.

Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you'll gain the tools to keep your readers engaged and immersed in your narrative from beginning to end.