Do you wonder about the difference between third person intimate and omniscient point of view? Have you ever considered using an intimate point of view but aren’t sure what that means? If so, read on. Writing a novel? Feeling overwhelmed? Get new insight and inspiration with my FREE Novel Revision Checklist. DOWNLOAD IT NOW. You'll also get fortnightly articles on writing sent to your inbox. Why point of view confusion is common If you find the differences in third person point of view confusing, you’re not the only one. It was one of the aspects of writing craft that took me a very long time to get my head around. The problem is that the differences can be subtle, and though third person intimate writing can—and often does—go in and out of an omniscient point of view, a book written in omniscient point of view should never stray into an intimate point of view. What’s wrong with not being clear on the difference? When an author isn’t clear about which point of … [Read more...]