Why Head Hopping Ruins Your Novel (Don't Do It!)

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It’s one of the most common issues I see as a developmental book editor and also one of the most hotly debated topics in the writing community: head hopping. But what is head hopping and why is it considered bad? In today’s video, I’m going to explain exactly what head hopping is, how it differs from omniscient POV, and why you should avoid it in your novel if you want to keep your reader engaged and turning the pages.
 
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REASONS TO AVOID HEAD HOPPING IN YOUR NOVEL:
01:09 – What is head hopping?
06:06 – It prevents deep character connections
08:22 – It disrupts the narrative flow 
09:54 – It erodes your reader’s trust
 
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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
 
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