Deep Third Deep Dive
Look at what sets deep third apart from other points of view, plus more from Writer’s Digest!
Deep third POV—sometimes called “close third”—is an unusual point of view: part limited-third, part first-person, it offers an intimacy and immediacy that can draw readers directly into a story, which has made it increasingly popular in the current market.
But it can also risk stalling pace with navel-gazing interiority, slip into head hopping, or leave readers feeling ungrounded. Deep third requires a deep understanding of character and a deft handling of direct perspective.
In this 90-minute live webinar, we’ll look at what sets deep third apart from other points of view and how to most effectively use the great power it offers authors to allow readers deep into a character’s direct experience. And we’ll look at plentiful specific published examples to see what makes deep third work to open a window into your characters’ direct experience while serving the story and moving it forward.
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