My novel is written in 3rd person from the perspective of multiple characters

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:02 pm

The two characters lives intersect.

The one main character is referring to her mom (Mary) in past tense as she has died before the story starts. I have written this referencing the mom as both "her mom" and "Mary" but I feel it's confusing and that I should stick to one or the other.

Which one would be the best?

Delphina · Post by **Delphina** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:02 pm

I’m confused as to how it is omniscient but two different points of view.

Lynn · Post by **Lynn** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:03 pm

Be very clear which POV you are in for a particular scene. Use dialogue to keep it clear. Her POV should always refer to Mum, but others can say Mary. In other POVs refer to Mary in the narrative.

Charley · Post by **Charley** » Mon Mar 06, 2023 5:03 pm

Yeah that's not third omniscient.