When writing in 3rd person....?

What are some ways to effectively show what they're thinking?





Also, how do you describe they're actions without sounding like you're giving a rundown of what they're doing?





Any examples PLEASE!!





Thanks so much! :)
When writing in 3rd person....?
I find one of the most effective ways is by changing POV in different chapters. I write crime fiction. My books are very character driven and psychological. I like shifting POV back and forth between hunter and hunted to allow my readers to get a feel for their mindsets. It is a good way to either make readers despise your villain or feel some compassion for him. James Patterson does this a lot, too. Many authors do. This also allows me to avoid using the third person omniscient which would give the whole story away because the reader would know everything the narrator does. No surprises. With this POV shift, you can use third person limited so that the story unfolds with your readers learning things at the same time your narrator does. Pax-C
When writing in 3rd person....?
I really don't see any difference between writing in the 3rd or 1st person. Yes, technically it is impossible to know what a person is thinking and with such great details but I think that is forgiven when it comes to literature.





Is this a homework question or are you trying to write a story?
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