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So, I'm attempting at writing a book, and I was wondering opinions on this subject..

I have three main characters, and this story is supposed to be a romantic drama kind of thing. I'd like one of the characters to be the one to tell the story, but she ends up dying towards the middle. I was thinking I could switch around with point of views, either that, or switch once the girl dies.. but I'm not sure.
I don't like telling from the author's point of view, but I know it gives more chance to describe more...


Any help is appreciated on when you think I should do. =)


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I'm writing a book similar in the whole view-switchy thing, but with only two characters. What I would do is keep it totally separate: I'd divide the book into three sections, one for each character. The first segment would be from the POV of the girl who dies, and when she does, it gets switched. This gives us a more intricate picture of the mind of each character, and makes the book feel less... Schizophrenic.

Also, you may like to try this site:
http://storywrite.com/
You can post your work there, and see what people think of it.


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Thanks so much! I was actually looking for a site like that, too. You read my mind! ;D

Good luck with your book, too.




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