Thank you for sharing this! Writing in the first person really puts the reader into the character’s perspective (which I personally prefer).
The advantage is that you don’t have to be perfect in your writing - the main character has their own doubts, thoughts, and imperfections, and it’s even better if it’s a bit imperfect.
Third person, on the other hand, puts you in a position where you need to use more description.
Both perspectives are equally valid, experimentation is an essential part of growth as a writer. At the same time, choosing one perspective when it best serves the story can make the narrative even stronger.
I tend to play a little fast-and-loose with the typical third-person limitations; my style has definitely been influenced by years of writing in first-person. But that suits the abilities of my protagonist.
I wrote a flash recently in the first person and it was so much fun. The character is young (eight) so I tried to use simple, evocative language to capture how he navigates the world. I will definitely do that again for another supplementary piece.
Very interesting, it’s always fun to experiment. By stepping outside of established patterns and your comfort zone, you definitely become a better writer!
Thank you for sharing this! Writing in the first person really puts the reader into the character’s perspective (which I personally prefer).
The advantage is that you don’t have to be perfect in your writing - the main character has their own doubts, thoughts, and imperfections, and it’s even better if it’s a bit imperfect.
Third person, on the other hand, puts you in a position where you need to use more description.
Both perspectives are equally valid, experimentation is an essential part of growth as a writer. At the same time, choosing one perspective when it best serves the story can make the narrative even stronger.
I tend to play a little fast-and-loose with the typical third-person limitations; my style has definitely been influenced by years of writing in first-person. But that suits the abilities of my protagonist.
I wrote a flash recently in the first person and it was so much fun. The character is young (eight) so I tried to use simple, evocative language to capture how he navigates the world. I will definitely do that again for another supplementary piece.
Very interesting, it’s always fun to experiment. By stepping outside of established patterns and your comfort zone, you definitely become a better writer!