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#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA

#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA

FromFiction Writing Made Easy


#135: Mastering Point of View and Voice: Expert Tips From Gabriela Pereira Of DIY MFA

FromFiction Writing Made Easy

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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“You, the writer, have a bigger sphere of knowledge. You know more things than the narrator necessarily knows.” - Gabriela PereiraIn today’s episode, I ask Gabriela Pereira of DIY MFA for her thoughts on some of the most commonly asked questions I get about point of view and voice—and she shares some of her favorite tips and strategies for mastering POV and voice in your writing.  Here’s a preview of what’s included:[1:51] What's Gabriela’s advice for writers trying to choose the "right" point of view for their book?[05:01] 3 Tips from Gabriela for mastering POV and voice in your writing.[15:27] Using an omniscient third-person narrator may feel easier than a limited third-person but this isn’t necessarily true. We discuss how to utilize third-party omniscient without feeling dated.  [21:10] We talk about voice and Gabriela shares why she hates when people say "Find your voice".[38:20] The takeaway from this conversation is the importance of approaching the editing process systematically. For instance, beginning with the big picture before focusing on minor sentence-level adjustments, ultimately leads to a better editing process. It is valuable to also maintain consistency in voice and POV, making sure that the writer's voice shines through for clarity and coherence of the story.Links mentioned in this episode:Gabriela Pereira's WebsiteBook: DIY MFAEpisode #90 How to Choose the Best Point of View for Your StoryRead this episode's blog post here!Click here to get 15% off a 30+ page manuscript report from The Spun Yarn's beta readers! Use code SAVANNAHGILBO at checkout.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast, please rate, review, and follow this show! Follow me on Instagram @savannah.gilbo
Released:
Mar 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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How do I write a book? How do I create compelling characters that readers will love? How do I build a believable world for my story? What does it even mean to write a story that works? Do you have any writing tips? These are just some of the big questions that developmental editor and book coach, Savannah Gilbo, digs into on the Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast. Each week, Savannah shares actionable tools, tips, and strategies that will help you write, edit, and publish your book. So, whether you're brand new to writing, or a seasoned author looking to improve your craft, this podcast is for you!