First, second, third person? Past or present? (Future even?) Limited or omniscient?
Also, if it is different for reading as opposed to writing, tell me why! I’m curious.
First, second, third person? Past or present? (Future even?) Limited or omniscient?
Also, if it is different for reading as opposed to writing, tell me why! I’m curious.
Third person for me. I use both limited and omniscient, as well as shifting tenses (I like nonlinear narratives, although editing it always confuses the hell out of me). It really depends on what I’m trying to go for in a particular story.
I’ve never written a story in second person. I don’t think I can pull it off, frankly. It always comes off as if I’m demanding something of someone.
First person is tricky, because I feel like I have to not only convince myself but also my idea of the audience that I can embody this character.
Reading, I’ll read anything aside from self-inserts and RPF as long as it pulls me in.
I agree with the feeling on second person. The only times I’m comfortable with it is when the perspective is a made up character. I can’t write reader-inserts.
I will try to write a story in first or second pov eventually, just as a writing exercise. But I don’t see myself really sticking with either long term.
I only do either on occasion. It can be a fun exercise! Third person shall always have my heart.