Complex stories engage multiple characters in a variety of situations, and it is completely acceptable to tell those stories from more than one character viewpoint. But multiple character POVs does not necessarily mean head-hopping which should be avoided at all costs. Let’s examine the subtle but key difference. Head Hopping Many older books employ this technique as their stories are told with an omniscient narrator who can fully explain what every character is doing and thi

Conveying character emotions to the reader is one of the most difficult aspects of writing. A form of “show don’t tell,” the author must...