“It all depends on how we look at things, and not how they are in themselves.” – Carl Jung
Point of view is a great tool for spicing up writing. A plot might be a totally different story from a different perspective. The classics are third and first person.
My preference is for a first-person or third-person limited point of view. I’ve never been a fan of omniscient narrators. They don’t connect well to normal life. I stick close to a specific character and let the audience learn what drives him. Other characters are more interesting when viewed through the eyes of someone with their own prejudices.
A limited perspective allows the reader to learn with the character. When the protagonist says “Aha!,” the reader says it, as well. When a character is hurt by his failures, hopefully the reader understands. (more…)