Choosing the Right Point of View in Mystery Fiction

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2015
Featuring Bill Crider, Debra H Goldstein, Julianne Holmes, M.L. Rowland, Patricia Coleman

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Point of view can shape every aspect of a mystery. In this session, authors explore first person, third person, and omniscient perspectives, discussing how each choice affects suspense, reader connection, and the way information is revealed throughout the story.

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