Tom
Istar
Okay, my last few projects have been written in 3rd person. Recently, I started a new project and returned to an old one--both in 3rd person. And I had an epiphany.
I hate writing in 3rd person.
It doesn't work for me. The narration feels kind of distant. I want connection, close connection. I like to feel like I'm in the character's mind, not riding on their shoulder. I also realized that because I like 1st person so much, I should focus on honing my skill in it, refining my 1st person voice to the point where it's unique and unlike any other 1st person narration out there.
My question is, should I switch my older projects to 1st person? Or should I leave them in third? Do you think switching the person would help me gain new insights and perspective on my old projects?
I hate writing in 3rd person.
It doesn't work for me. The narration feels kind of distant. I want connection, close connection. I like to feel like I'm in the character's mind, not riding on their shoulder. I also realized that because I like 1st person so much, I should focus on honing my skill in it, refining my 1st person voice to the point where it's unique and unlike any other 1st person narration out there.
My question is, should I switch my older projects to 1st person? Or should I leave them in third? Do you think switching the person would help me gain new insights and perspective on my old projects?