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Another POV choice: Free Indirect Speech

POV = Point of view. Point of view is . . . simply. . .  from the point of view of whoever is telling the story. Writers get to choose who tells the story. It’s a very simple concept, made difficult by the many choice of who gets to tell the story: first person, second person, third person (limited, close, omniscient). Here’s another point of view choice: The Free Indirect Style. I’m posting about the free indirect style of point of view because I’m fascinated with learning new things and also because a friend, whom I admire and is an excellent writer said, “I have found that I use it [free indirect point of view] a lot in my writing, and always have, without even knowing that’s what it was.  It’s a very “natural” voice for me and, I think, one that’s easy to read.” Ready? Here we go: “Free…