Really helpful article, thank you! I remember thinking I didn't like multiple POVs as a teen reader, before realizing I only disliked it when it was done poorly!
I'm actually struggling with dual POVs in my WIP right now. One character has way more subplots going on than the other, so even though they're co-leads, the page ratio is closer to 2-to-1. And since the first draft was already waaaay longer than it should be, I can't go adding subplots for Jane, but probably need to kill some of my darlings for Derek. *sigh*
This is such a great summary of dual POV - thanks for sharing. I've used this technique in my middle grade novel but between main the main characters and the villain. He gets less 'air time' but it's a good way to raise the tension when the reader learns something the other characters don't 😊
Really helpful article, thank you! I remember thinking I didn't like multiple POVs as a teen reader, before realizing I only disliked it when it was done poorly!
I'm actually struggling with dual POVs in my WIP right now. One character has way more subplots going on than the other, so even though they're co-leads, the page ratio is closer to 2-to-1. And since the first draft was already waaaay longer than it should be, I can't go adding subplots for Jane, but probably need to kill some of my darlings for Derek. *sigh*
It sounds like you have a plan, but man, I know it can be tough when there are things you love that will end up on the bin.
This is such a great summary of dual POV - thanks for sharing. I've used this technique in my middle grade novel but between main the main characters and the villain. He gets less 'air time' but it's a good way to raise the tension when the reader learns something the other characters don't 😊