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Which Point of View is Best for Your Story?

Today's blog post is a bit of a how-to guide. There are so many decisions to make in writing, and which point of view (POV) to choose is no exception. Rather than spend my time defining everything, check out this five-minute YouTube video , which is rather entertaining and quite informative if you don't know the basic concepts. Instead, I'm going to try and explore the effects each POV choice creates. These come from my research, various conferences from which I've gleaned info, and a lot of my own experience. First Person : This seems to be the POV of choice for a majority of YA fiction. I think the reason is because it makes your character more relatable. By seeing everything from one character's perspective, you really understand your character. Since YA has a strong focus on growth and development of the main character, this is a particularly effective technique. First person can be used anywhere, but it creates a more intimate tone, kind of like a "pri