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juancarlos11 Since: Aug, 2011
#1: Jan 20th 2011 at 11:16:31 AM

As in: we have a single day from multiple points of view.

This has been quite a problem to write for me (As the story is supposed to be divided in 6 segments, four of which are POV switch)

So, any ideas or tips?

It's not exactly naive. And it can happen. But it's tough. And definetly worthwhile.
MajorTom Since: Dec, 2009
#2: Jan 20th 2011 at 11:20:10 AM

I utilize a type of Rotating Arcs when dealing with perspective shifts. Tell that part of the story beginning to end then when you have a logical conclusion point for that part swap to another.

It matters not if the events are chronological, simultaneous, or whatever between shifts.

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