tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post2799626815124376726..comments2024-03-06T08:35:34.964-07:00Comments on N. R. Williams, Fantasy Author: The Writing Craft: Voice First and Third PersonN. R. Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-12000502894256458402012-02-22T21:47:26.991-07:002012-02-22T21:47:26.991-07:00Hi Stephen
This is such an easy mistake that write...Hi Stephen<br />This is such an easy mistake that writers make. Even after years, I still have to edit POV shifts from my writing. We often don't know we're doing it until its pointed out. Unless we do it deliberately because we don't know better. <br /><br />Thanks for coming by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-11759785984095194532012-02-21T22:43:48.755-07:002012-02-21T22:43:48.755-07:00I had to rewrite my first book just because of thi...I had to rewrite my first book just because of this very reason. My editor was a huge help in this process. I learned much and my second book was so much easier to write because I stayed with the program of one voice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-86662121533336047772012-02-21T19:19:05.922-07:002012-02-21T19:19:05.922-07:00Hi Hilary
I am getting better. It's slow. I ha...Hi Hilary<br />I am getting better. It's slow. I have most of my things in third person but a new challenge is a story I'm developing in first person.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for coming by.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-70611016538216068482012-02-21T11:56:32.830-07:002012-02-21T11:56:32.830-07:00Hi Nancy .. do hope things improve - particularly ...Hi Nancy .. do hope things improve - particularly your health .. that's always 'down-pulling' .. and it's the first thing that needs getting right.<br /><br />As long as it's well written it's fine - but I'd write first person for personal stuff I think .. the rest would be third .. <br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-65595033538455683892012-02-20T20:35:55.251-07:002012-02-20T20:35:55.251-07:00How nice to see you all. I can't tell you how ...How nice to see you all. I can't tell you how much I have missed our regular visits. I'm so glad that you all enjoyed by post. Of course, at times there will be a difference of opinion as with Nicole's comment. To each their own. We all know what we love to read and write. Improving our skills is a challenge that is well worth it.<br /><br />Thanks everyone.<br />NancyN. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-58549551058600166172012-02-20T18:36:21.768-07:002012-02-20T18:36:21.768-07:00I hope you're on the mend! I have been sick la...I hope you're on the mend! I have been sick lately too and I just hate it. <br /><br />I prefer third person but I'm trying to venture into first-person writing just to say I've done it.<br /><br />Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-8225184113165791232012-02-20T17:07:27.061-07:002012-02-20T17:07:27.061-07:00I'm currently debating whether to rewrite a pr...I'm currently debating whether to rewrite a project in third or first person. I'm leaning toward third person since it more easily allows for shifts, but I know some readers consider first person easier to connect to.<br /><br />Interesting post!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-65918765070011509012012-02-20T15:37:50.122-07:002012-02-20T15:37:50.122-07:00My preference is deep third person. But I enjoy mo...My preference is deep third person. But I enjoy most anything that's well written.<br /><br />Sorry about your illness and internet woes. Hope all is well now.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-75141628778077270132012-02-20T15:20:14.510-07:002012-02-20T15:20:14.510-07:00I've never attempted first person, only third ...I've never attempted first person, only third person, and so far I've stuck to just two characters. Any more and I'd confuse myself!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-24973405002853566562012-02-20T11:20:30.823-07:002012-02-20T11:20:30.823-07:00Ooo, Nancy. 1st & 3rd person in the same story...Ooo, Nancy. 1st & 3rd person in the same story requires a different kind of mind to enjoy it, but there are lots of different minds out there. There has to be, otherwise my books would be tanking.<br />I hope you're feeling better now and that Tiger & the grandson are well :) I popped a link to Tiger's formatting services on my formatting page, so hopefully that'll send some business her way :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-47584541710671510452012-02-20T10:57:12.492-07:002012-02-20T10:57:12.492-07:00First person is tricky because that one person has...First person is tricky because that one person has to be present for everything. Or hear about it. Or be told. Or be a super snoop! :D<br /><br />I might have to use 3rd for my WIP. But I'm resisting~ :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515938238151905083.post-58368599694741437822012-02-20T09:35:55.048-07:002012-02-20T09:35:55.048-07:00I've had loads of internet problems too. It is...I've had loads of internet problems too. It is terribly frustrating.<br /><br />I have noticed that most books I pick up are in 1st person. My current WIP is in third, multi-view.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.com