writing-pov

Audit narrative point of view and identify POV contract violations.

212|23|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill writing-pov
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Skill: writing-pov
Source: https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity/tree/main/skills/writing-pov
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/human-avatar/skills-for-humanity --skill writing-pov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you diagnose and correct point-of-view problems that break the narration contract, such as head-hopping, unnoticed interiority access, inconsistent POV shifts, or narration that feels “off” without you knowing why.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • POV contract audit: Identifies what the current POV promises about access to interiority and observation, then uses that as the audit standard.
  • Violation detection: Scans for interiority, observation, knowledge, and inconsistency violations (including close-third “access” that shouldn’t exist).
  • Fit assessment and recommendation: Evaluates whether the POV serves the story’s core effect (dramatic irony, voice, uncertainty, character limitation) and suggests the next corrective move.

Quick Start

Use the writing-pov skill to audit your draft for POV violations and inconsistencies by identifying the current POV type, stating its contract, and listing any specific lines that break it.

Frequently Asked Questions about writing-pov

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix head-hopping and inconsistent point of view in my fiction draft?

To detect interiority access violations in close-third POV, audit the narration contract to identify where the text reveals character thoughts or knowledge the designated perspective should not have. This flags specific quoted lines breaking the established observation and knowledge boundaries.

What is a POV contract and how does it affect story consistency?

A POV contract defines what a narrative perspective promises regarding access to character interiority and observation. Auditing this contract ensures story consistency by preventing unnoticed knowledge leaks, accidental POV shifts, and narration that feels off without knowing why.

How do I audit my narration for accidental POV shifts during fiction revision?

To audit narration for accidental POV shifts during fiction revision, identify the current POV type, state its contract, and scan for interiority, observation, and inconsistency violations. This structured audit enumerates specific quoted lines breaking the perspective rules.

When should I change my story's point of view instead of fixing the existing narration?

You should change your story's point of view when a fit assessment determines the current POV fails to serve core effects like dramatic irony, voice, or character limitation. The audit recommends changing POV if maintaining it cannot support the desired narrative outcome.

Why does my narrative feel off even when I stick to one character's perspective?

Your narrative feels off because close-third POV often allows unnoticed interiority leaks or observation violations where the author accesses information the perspective character should not have. A structured POV audit identifies these specific contract violations causing the inconsistency.