Originally Posted by
Shankbot de Bodemloze
If you are finding it difficult to write from another perspective other than yours try doing some sample works of writing first person with really over-exaggerated viewpoints so to practice writing different personalities etc. and whilst it may seem really noticeable at first you can develop the same viewpoints just toned down as your confidence in writing different POVs increase.
The TotW is a good place to try this out.
Hear, hear!
I agree with this, as most of my TotW entries (3 in total ) are writing experiments in one way or another.
But enough with the self-praise, I think there's been some good advice in this thread and hopefully some more will be added. I can only add that I usually find it easier when I first picture the POV character in my mind and then create a RP-like trait list. May sound stupid, but I find it helps me keep a consistent narrative, instead of creating contradictory statements and uncharacteristic actions.