Comments on: Point of View – II

By: Therese Walsh

Therese Walsh — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:11:01 +0000

I love the vet example, Cyndi. Something like that would make interesting, asynchronous dialogue, too–no one quite sure what the other is talking about.

Thanks for your post!

By: ArkansasCyndi

ArkansasCyndi — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:31:41 +0000

Thanks everyone for dropping by and for making comments.

um., Leigh…yeah, you “might” have recognized one of my examples. LOL

Patti- I’m going to agree with the “ick” on the snake comments. Just the thought of snakes makes me shiver!

By: Donna Cummings

Donna Cummings — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:34:31 +0000

This is great info! Each profession has its own lingo, and since it becomes second nature to see or think in those terms, it really does reveal a lot about a person when we’re in their POV.

I also liked the “vets” description — it’s a great example of how we hear the same word but visualize completely different things based on our experiences and backgrounds.

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 14:39:18 +0000

I’m going to go back over my manuscript today and I know your advice will help me out. It reminded me of a comment my editor/mentor wrote the other day on the way I described a couples tongues intertwining like “snakes”. She said, “Yuck! Not a nice image.” I changed it immediately. She thought it would take away the romanticism of the scene. And she’s right.

By: Leigh Duncan

Leigh Duncan — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:19:26 +0000

Hey, Cynthia! Thanks for the fanstastic insight into POV. I even recognize one of your examples but, to protect the innocent (moi), I won’t point out which one. Grins. I missed your class from last month, but can I just say, “I want those boots!”

By: Liz Flaherty

Liz Flaherty — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:48:45 +0000

Great post!