This is excellent. What's your opinion on using limited POV, but having multiple POV characters in one story? I don't mean head-hopping, of course. There has to be an overall logic and definite separation between the voices, say chapters, or sections of the book. Most importantly, how many POVs is too many? I've had some people adamantly argue for 1, while others will allow 2 or, rarely, 3. Thoughts?
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One POV is hard to do. I agree that you can switch POV at a scene or chapter break. The number of POVs you need depends on the complexity of the stories.
I believe we shouldn't switch POV anymore than absolutely necessary. But that necessity will be different with every story.
Do remember that each POV character also needs a clear arc. Hop into the block for discussions if you feel like it. ;-)
Thanks! My original novel mss had 3 POV characters. An editor hated it, I think in retrospect because there was a section where the same sequence of events were retold from three different perspectives. I've since removed that device, but I think at least 2 POV characters are needed to tell the story. I'll stop by the Block if I get a chance this weekend!