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First Person vs. Third Person
mare:
Thanks guys! I really love writing in first person, I think I stink at third. lol
And Julie, I'd have to say that maybe if Twilight was written in either Edward's POV or third person, I might have enjoyed it a lot more. One of the main reasons I hated that book so much is because of her choosing to showcase Bella to me all it really show cased was her lack of being able to develop a character with any kind if substance! Ugh! Hate it!!! lol
Sevily:
--- Quote from: mare on November 13, 2010, 07:06:29 AM ---Thanks guys! I really love writing in first person, I think I stink at third. lol
And Julie, I'd have to say that maybe if Twilight was written in either Edward's POV or third person, I might have enjoyed it a lot more. One of the main reasons I hated that book so much is because of her choosing to showcase Bella to me all it really show cased was her lack of being able to develop a character with any kind if substance! Ugh! Hate it!!! lol
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I thought at one point she had written the first book from Edward's POV. I remember half a manuscript got leaked and she ended up posting it on her website because my friend freaked out about it.
I just finished reading the books because I wanted to see what the fuss was all about. And there was no fuss. But Mare, I agree, Edward's POV throughout the entire thing would've been much more substantial.
Carter-Orange:
I have to agree that I think Stephenie Meyer should've written in Edward's POV or third person. Although I do love those books, I thought the Jacob section in Breaking Dawn was odd considering the rest were from Bella's POV. I hope she carries on with Midnight Sun because I was enjoying it so much more than Twilight!
I also agree that Mare, Julie and Steph write first person very well :)
luna610:
Sevily: Love the new update! You know I've read and reviewed...jus t responding to your response. lol. You did a great job. I know you were worried about the unconscious thing but it worked out great. And you'll be able to tell us Nick's side in his story!
RokofAges75:
I just realized, I am way less wordy when I write in first person than in third. My chapters in Curtain Call seem so short compared to the chapters for my other stories. I'm not even sticking to one scene per chapter or anything because most of the scenes are only a couple of pages long. I just realized, I think it's because the writing style is different - there's less description, and it's more straightforwar d and right to the point than in my other stories. It makes it shorter. Just an observation!
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