tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post5145243595947175258..comments2024-03-20T08:27:29.290+11:00Comments on .W.I.P. It: Guest Post: Third Person vs. First PersonLynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-71941497146584752622012-11-12T14:32:11.389+11:002012-11-12T14:32:11.389+11:00After Dark sounds wonderful. I switch it up on the...After Dark sounds wonderful. I switch it up on the POVs depending on the story. I think my fave is closed 3rd.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-33501241739110402672012-11-12T12:33:48.100+11:002012-11-12T12:33:48.100+11:00I enjoyed reading this. Most of the books I read ...I enjoyed reading this. Most of the books I read are written in third person and I write in third person. Many of the thrillers I read are written in third person except for the chapters written in the villain's POV which is written in first. I like reading books written this way, but have not attempted to write this way.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83559894921294663692012-11-11T08:44:16.935+11:002012-11-11T08:44:16.935+11:00Interesting thoughts on writing in 1st POV for YA ...Interesting thoughts on writing in 1st POV for YA and 3rd for adult. Good luck with the book, Emi.Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-59290616471303541162012-11-11T03:16:29.700+11:002012-11-11T03:16:29.700+11:00I like to write in both, but must say the majority...I like to write in both, but must say the majority is in 1st. Most of my "bonus material" is in third to show a different perspective from a unique character in the book.Marta Szemikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16100791404636754754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-35605612193217006232012-11-10T18:07:21.165+11:002012-11-10T18:07:21.165+11:00Really? Because Game of Thrones constantly shifts ...Really? Because Game of Thrones constantly shifts between character views and people still love the books.DWeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052727489537771147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-27050947678619021512012-11-10T14:26:49.829+11:002012-11-10T14:26:49.829+11:00I've written in both first and third, and read...I've written in both first and third, and read both too-- I enjoy reading and writing both, too. I think it depends on the book which works best.Shalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-56899290502099244552012-11-10T09:12:34.581+11:002012-11-10T09:12:34.581+11:00I enjoy writing in both first and third POV. Great...I enjoy writing in both first and third POV. Great post. Love the cover of Emi's book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41506359396233302402012-11-10T07:02:01.832+11:002012-11-10T07:02:01.832+11:00Sometimes it's hard to choose which voice to w...Sometimes it's hard to choose which voice to write in. In my current manuscript, I wrote the first draft in third person. My critique group suggested I try first person, and it worked so much better. It really brought the protagonists to life!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-8606164601884541142012-11-10T03:26:48.907+11:002012-11-10T03:26:48.907+11:00Great advice, Emi. I write MG in third person. The...Great advice, Emi. I write MG in third person. The YA book I started is in first person. I am enjoying both the styles. Hope I will do justice to them.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-61561922602420864002012-11-10T02:24:36.990+11:002012-11-10T02:24:36.990+11:00I write MG in third person limited and YA in first...I write MG in third person limited and YA in first. I enjoy both. They both have their benefits. I'm not a fan of third omniscient. It can be confusing if not done right.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-25323629350182152852012-11-10T00:32:41.627+11:002012-11-10T00:32:41.627+11:00Great post. :)
1st doesn't have to be limited...Great post. :)<br /><br />1st doesn't have to be limited to only 1st. I read a crime novel in which the detective (MC) was written in 1st and the criminal (or any chapter not including the detective) was in 3rd. It worked because the author separated it by chapter.<br /><br />Romance is usually in 3rd so we can get in to both the hero's and heroine's heads (which I definitely prefer), but I've also seen one done in 1st from two perspectives, also dividing it by chapter, in this case alternating from one to the other. <br /><br />It doesn't matter to me as long as the author makes the switch clear and sticks to a predictable pattern.<br /><br />What I DON'T like is omniscient, even a smidge. I prefer close 3rd or 1st. If you make a 'she didn't know it but...' statement, you'll pull me out of the story and make me grit my teeth.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-88349645902983665972012-11-09T15:52:27.184+11:002012-11-09T15:52:27.184+11:00I've seen plenty of YA books written in third ...I've seen plenty of YA books written in third person. So I think it depends, in this case, on what the story calls for.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-50287973204408496902012-11-09T15:13:46.803+11:002012-11-09T15:13:46.803+11:00Thanks for introducing us to Emi and best wishes f...Thanks for introducing us to Emi and best wishes for After Dark. And I prefer Third Person, but First Person is okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-10405195068533832182012-11-09T14:49:00.371+11:002012-11-09T14:49:00.371+11:00I've used all the persons except for 2nd. I al...I've used all the persons except for 2nd. I also like to use different tenses. I think challenge is a good thing in a writer's arsenal. Thanks for a great post, Emi. Hi, Lynda!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-2021782060586889802012-11-09T14:35:16.771+11:002012-11-09T14:35:16.771+11:00I really have no preference when it comes to readi...I really have no preference when it comes to reading. I enjoy both. But not in the same novel. For some reason I find that somewhat jarring. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-41255233950319251662012-11-09T13:11:05.761+11:002012-11-09T13:11:05.761+11:00I must admit I'm going through this dilemma ri...I must admit I'm going through this dilemma right now and I'm not much clearer on what to do. Writing first seems to appeal to the YA crowd, but I love third. Oh, bother. Thanks very much for sharing your reasoning with us. Maybe I'll take a whack at first... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-52320784936199707742012-11-09T12:50:51.449+11:002012-11-09T12:50:51.449+11:00Nice to learn about Emi's book and hear her PO...Nice to learn about Emi's book and hear her POV on POV. I've written in many POVs. Each manuscript comes out the way it wants to. Hopefully that won't become a problem later.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-87767542002580557852012-11-09T11:50:17.121+11:002012-11-09T11:50:17.121+11:00I've always liked to write in third, but after...I've always liked to write in third, but after reading this, am thinking I need to mix it up a bit. Nice to meet you, Emi! Linda, thanks for hosting!Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-78782462267494540962012-11-09T11:23:01.988+11:002012-11-09T11:23:01.988+11:00I find it difficult to write 1st well - I always s...I find it difficult to write 1st well - I always sound phony. Maybe with practice!<br /><br />I love the phrase 'birthchore' - so expressive!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-83343132558720787432012-11-09T09:28:14.707+11:002012-11-09T09:28:14.707+11:00I usually write 3rd person limited, but have tried...I usually write 3rd person limited, but have tried shorts as 1st person and will probably write a future series in 1st. I think it's OK to switch in different series. But I wouldn't during a series.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-14634430160777885552012-11-09T05:47:18.820+11:002012-11-09T05:47:18.820+11:00Great post, Emi! I'm more comfortable writing ...Great post, Emi! I'm more comfortable writing in 3rd, because it makes it easier to describe the action and move the plot along. I'll have to challenge myself with writing in first person one of these days.<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-38094398784311004722012-11-09T04:28:23.655+11:002012-11-09T04:28:23.655+11:00I usually write in third because that's what I...I usually write in third because that's what I enjoy reading but at some point I'll probably write a story in first just to see if I enjoy it.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-573829605800802702012-11-09T02:47:47.553+11:002012-11-09T02:47:47.553+11:00Sounds like a fascinating read! I'd definitely...Sounds like a fascinating read! I'd definitely read that. :) <br /><br />I always was a staunch 3rd person writer, though DEEP 1st person so I could include the thoughts. That was until my agent asked me to rewrite my novel in 1st. Now...I am a staunch 1st person writer! (I was masquerading as a 3rd person writer all along.) :)Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-6606224779161007922012-11-09T02:43:25.933+11:002012-11-09T02:43:25.933+11:00I read a book in which the author, who had written...I read a book in which the author, who had written in first person a novel I really enjoyed, wrote a book from two pov's -- one first, one third. It wasn't my favorite by any stretch, but the narrative was engaging enough that I got to the place where I overlooked it. It was an interesting creative choice.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030453069845909403.post-91212883367991715582012-11-09T02:09:48.235+11:002012-11-09T02:09:48.235+11:00After Dark sounds awesome! As for POV, I love 1st,...After Dark sounds awesome! As for POV, I love 1st, and generally read and write in it as much as possible. I like the connection with the characters in it. There have been plenty of books I've loved in 3rd, but I must admit my hearts on 1st :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.com