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Post by Angie on Jul 12, 2006 19:57:28 GMT -5
In first person you have to tell the reader how the character feels, and I'm no so good at that. Oy.  Anyway, it's not posted on this site yet, but one of the things on my "to do" list for my story (Living the Unlived Life) is to make the main character as real as possible, or else the story is doomed (it's lost it's focus if she doesn't seem real). So when I get to posting the story, could you guys read through it and tell me how I can make her more human and realistic? Oh, and take this as a warning - if you're not good at character development, use third person. ;D |
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Post by Gil Alexander on Jul 12, 2006 21:36:30 GMT -5
Sure, I'll read it sometime.
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Post by Froggy on Jul 22, 2006 1:21:09 GMT -5
I'm in the midst of reading this. I'm SUPER, SUPER sorry it's been taking me so long! I'll get on it right away, sweetie.
And yah, first person is rather difficult. In the past I was pretty much told that I stunk at character development, but it seems to me I've gotten better since then. Practice makes perfect, eh?
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Post by Gil Alexander on Jul 23, 2006 12:52:41 GMT -5
I used to only write in first person. Most of the story was just developing his character through his train of thought.
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Post by Erik on Jul 28, 2006 9:06:54 GMT -5
I'm in the midst of reading this. I'm SUPER, SUPER sorry it's been taking me so long! I'll get on it right away, sweetie. And yah, first person is rather difficult. In the past I was pretty much told that I stunk at character development, but it seems to me I've gotten better since then. Practice makes perfect, eh? Haven't you looked at my sig? Nobody's perfect ;D Sorry, I like confusing people- it's fun. |
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Post by Froggy on Jul 28, 2006 10:34:37 GMT -5
 Lol, well, you're right, nobody's perfect. However, certain things CAN be perfected. Such as a piano piece. *nods like she knows what she's talking about* |
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Post by Hunter on Dec 1, 2006 15:14:12 GMT -5
I LOVE first person! It's so personal and awesome and like wow!
That said, it's really hard to tell a story when there are scenes where your character is not present and you're writing in first person. That's my only beef with it XD
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Post by eakyra on Dec 5, 2006 23:31:49 GMT -5
I've tried experimenting with it, but never been really good at it. I would love for some tips to be posted on here to help improve. Maybe?
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Post by Angie on Dec 17, 2006 13:31:27 GMT -5
I am currently rewriting the story I mentioned earlier, and I think I found the perfect solution. It is in third person, so you can have scenes where she is not present and sort of know the thoughts of other characters. One way I am getting her thoughts across, of course, are to basically say, "She wasn't so sure of yadeyadayada" or "She thought that yadeyadayada". Another way I'm sneaking it in is by having her write letters and diaries and putting excerpts from them into the tale.
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Post by Cy Skywalker on Dec 22, 2006 22:02:04 GMT -5
that's a good idea. no offense, but today's attention-deficit generation likes mized media.
i like first person when a story is emotionally charged. i've never used it for novels, and i tend not to like when scenes the main character aren't in are dealt with by either third peson or another person' first person. but it is very good for short stories where the 'she thought' can then be excluded. it's train of thought.
i think i had another point, but it fell asleep.
oh, here it is. in first person you don't get a good physical description, nor a reminder of the name of, the main character.
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Post by Hunter on Dec 29, 2006 11:19:36 GMT -5
There easily can be, though--such as examining oneself in the mirror. Maybe the main character is rather vain, and likes to think about himself |
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Post by Duskglimmer on Jan 24, 2007 11:30:07 GMT -5
I used to love first person, but I got really fed up with not being able to show different point of views than the Main Character... it made it so that I couldn't have any secrets from her, so I have weened myself away from it.
I still do some first person, but I find a lot more freedom in third person.
And if you're staying away from first person because you feel you're not very good at character developement... for goodness sake! Start a first person story immediate and improve your character developement skills!
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Post by Hunter on Jan 26, 2007 9:28:39 GMT -5
lol Dusky.
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Post by unabletoregister on Oct 6, 2007 22:27:10 GMT -5
Here's something-- when I write in first person, I try to become my character(either that or they become me ;D). Then I ask myself "What would I think about this situation, me?" then I tell myself "Well, me, I would think [insert thought here]." It's not fool proof, but it's what I do. Just an idea for you. And I will read your story, 'kay?
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Lol, well, you're right, nobody's perfect. However, certain things CAN be perfected. Such as a piano piece. *nods like she knows what she's talking about*
