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The Pros and Cons of First Person
For those of you who have read my previous article, Point of View: Preferences and Character Connections, you know that first person point of view is my favorite. I am more likely to be engaged and to enjoy a book that is written in this point of view. Now, each viewpoint has its own pros and cons for both the reader and the writer. It all depends on each person’s individual preferences and taste. So, I thought it would be fun to see take a look at the pros and cons for first person. Pros -Personal Relationship with the Main Character As a reader, first person is perfect for building…
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Choosing Point of View
One of the first things you have to decide when starting a new story is what point of view you are going to write this story in. Sometimes this decision can be easy, and sometimes it can be hard. It can depend on a person’s writing style. It can depend on what will serve the story the best. There are limitations, pros, and cons between each point of view. If you are unsure of the different kinds of points of view or the differences between them, I have a post to help you here. If you want to have a close and strong connection to one or two of your…
