Write First, Think Later

Rounding out our deep dives into the different POV’s, Harri talks about multiple vision third person, a godly narrator, and objective narration. And referenced a Pinter play in a positive way? Guess there’s a first for everything!

In today’s episode, Harri teaches us about some options for first person narration. Specifically, multiple vision, peripheral, and unreliable narration. She also complains about how late it is at ten in the evening- and yes, she’s serious.

Second person? Sure! Today, Harri talks about a little used POV and shares her own mixed feelings about it. And details a teense at the end, but what else is new?

Let’s dive into third person, shall we? But don’t forget to grab your trusty YA novels, inability to articulate, and your guide to which Harry Potter character was in this scene and which just has a similar name. Lots to remember, so we best get started.

Our first real step into point of view has to be a look at first person POV, duh! Harri takes us through some basics and the benefits or negatives of this POV

Welcome to POV! This episode, Harri introduces the three most popular points of view and gives us a lay of the land.

Wow, time jumps AND skips? Who knew it was so active! But seriously, Harri rounds out our section on plot with some tips on using time jumps and skips. Oh, and there’s a casual thunderstorm, sirens, and a headache in the background. It’s barrels of fun.

In our penultimate plot episode, Harri runs through some ways you can plan your story’s plot.

Finally, the most important part of the whole work! Or, is it? Harri gives you some things to remember when working on your endings.

She’s back and better than ever! (debatable) Today, Harri talks about Bleak Moments and Finding the Ending for your story. And manages to coral the urge to ruin the entire Grishaverse for you.