Phase 2 Point of view

Step 2--Polish, polish, polish and polish again.

Point of view--also known as POV or head hopping. Mastering POV can be one of the hardest elements a writer faces. Master POV and you will be one step closer to the WOW factor!

Why stay in one head?
a. tension
b. drama
c. continuity
d. clarity
e.
f.

ex. "They didn't follow me." One hand rested on her arm.
"You are sure."
"I'm going for a doctor."
"No!" His grip tightened then relaxed. "It's only a flesh wound."
She stood up abruptly and walked away from him, determined to gather supplies and slip from the cave.
The determination in her voice unsettled her. She could get lost out there, but she had no choice. Dakota wouldn't live without professional help.
"You can't go out there." He was upon her before she knew it, his hands planted firmly on her arms as his fingers formed steel bands around her. She opened her mouth to argue with him.
"I won't hear of it."

ex. "They didn't follow me." One hand rested on her arm.
"You are sure." Lord but he was afraid for her.
"I'm going for a doctor."
"No!" His grip tightened then relaxed. "It's only a flesh wound." He knew the lie for what it was.
She stood up abruptly and walked away from him, determined to gather supplies and slip from the cave.
The determination in her voice unsettled her. She could get lost out there, but she had no choice. Dakota wouldn't live without professional help.
"You can't go out there." He was upon her before she knew it, his hands planted firmly on her arms as his fingers formed steel bands around her. She opened her mouth to argue with him.
"I won't hear of it." He was determined to keep her safe.