Ever feel like your first person POV is a little weak?
Me too!
I love finding just the right information at just the right time.
Recently, I posted thoughts on writing in different point of views, and what do you know…
I opened my email and read a post by Janice Hardy about writing in the 1st person. I love tips and tricks that make writing easier and hers are top-notch.
Here is what I learned reading her post.
- Know when the story happened.
- Is character remember or experiencing the events?
- Current in the moment events and the protagonist is in the dark as much as the reader.
- Know how much distance is between my character and the events.
- Distance in time and space determine the details.
- Distance determines how fresh their wounds or experiences.
- Know how objective or emotional my character is because of the events.
- Time and distance can make details fade unless something happens to jog memories.
- It’s important to decide if my protagonist is “in the moment,” “reflecting,” or retrospective.”
- Where the protagonist is in their life determines how to present the story.
Click on the link at the bottom and read Ms. Hardy’s post.
Tell me what you think?
Is this a new tip for you? Or old news?
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I read that same post by Janice. Excellent suggestions. I still wonder if with me it’s a case of not being in the character enough. I want my English to be perfect first time around. I’d probably be much better off writing as if I’m speaking to my better friend about the incidents that are making the story. Then clean it up later.
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I feel you. I have a very Southern accent and I’m always trying to get my writing perfect so that it doesn’t sound too Bell-ish. LOL
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Reblogged this on Don Massenzio's Blog and commented:
Here is a helpful post from Jean’s Writing blog on the topic of writing stronger first person narrative
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Reblogged this on Kim's Author Support Blog.
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The timing of today’s post is right on target for me. I am in the process of editing my next children’s book and I will be using these reflective questions to aid me in my editing. POV is critical and I want to make sure that I stay in the “correct” POV for my book.
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I’m so glad my post helped. Be sure and let me know when your book comes out!
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