First person POV.

Alright,

So I am trying my hand at first person POV. Normally I stick to some kind of 3rd person... it is, I believe, one of the most common POVs that writers use. But in an effort to flex my writing muscles, I decided to punish myself by switching to something new for a bit!

First thing I'm noticing about switching from 3rd to 1st, is that I feel a lot more repetitive... all of the "I" and "my, "me", whatever, seems to stand out more than any of the equivalents in 3rd. Another thing is sharing information. There isn't really any jumping into the thoughts of others, since you are sticking to the perspective of your main character. Everything needs to be told from his/her perspective, and that makes for an interesting exercise. On the bright side, I have read and believe, that writing in first person makes it easier for the reader to connect to your character, since you're describing things a lot more intimately, and can convey attitudes towards objects more directly.

If you have never tried writing in first person, check it out, even if you don't think you will like it!
If you have written in first person before, or do it regularly, please share your experiences in the comments below! Tell us what you think! Or if you would like to do a guest article feel free to send me a tweet @matttaylor1776 and we can talk about potential topics including first person pieces!

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Matt