Feedback number of POVs during an action scene [Coming-of-age fantasy]
I started writing an action scene with goblins invading a village and I wanted to show it from more than one POV (first person) to show people's varied reactions based on their experience/age etc. Not many, I was thinking maybe 2 or 3 POV. I would change the POV just once for each of the 3 key characters, and I would do it in a non-overlapping way so that the flow of the story is not interrupted.
I've read somewhere that the POV shouldn't be changed during a single scene so I don't know if this is good practice. Perhaps I could break the scene down into three?
Potential POV characters:
- The main character is 17, an inexperienced hunter but a very good archer.
- His Father is middle aged and an experienced Hunter, but not used to fighting monsters. One of the key characters that will continue to be involved in the story a little over time.
- A single guard captian from town whose sole job is fighting monsters is also present. He has a key role but he is going to die. It would be the only time in the book where his POV is seen.
- Alternatively, a merchant's son, about 15, has no experience in combat. He will become one of the key characters straight after this fight as he will be adopted by the main characters father after his father dies in battle.
What do you guys think? Would this work?
Posted Mar 8, 2025, 12:44 PM UTC
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