I'm still planning Book 3. I probably would have a lot more done by now if it wasn't for the pesky Draw Something and her seductive powers of distraction (I'm mamajhearts on there if anyone wants to play, by the way).
Before I started plotting the book and it was just an idea in my head, I thought I would write it in the first person. I wrote Book 1 in first person and Book 2 in third. But as I've been plotting the book and getting a sense of the whole thing, I think it will be better in the third so that I can really get into the heads of a couple of the other characters rather than seeing everything from Ruth's point of view.
I used to prefer writing in the first person as it seemed easier but I've enjoyed getting to know everyone on an equal level while writing Book 2. I don't think it would have worked if I'd wrote it in the first person.
Choosing a POV is so hard sometimes!
ReplyDeleteHello, I find it difficult to write in first person if the character is close to myself ie female and same age or younger-as the character comes out as me. Some writers use first person and alternate characters in each chapter -eg. The Help and it works really well.
ReplyDeleteKyra - choosing POV can be difficult. I thought I had it sussed (twice) but I think I've changed my mind...
ReplyDeleteAnita - I never even thought of combining the two! I think it would fit this book really well. If it's ever published, I will be sure to thank you in my acknowledgements :-P
Good luck! (and can I come to the book launch and get a signed copy?!)
DeleteOf course. I shall start practising my signature in preparation.
DeleteI think it depends on the book. Some work better in first and some in third. Go with your gut on this one!
ReplyDeleteYou're right about some working better in first or third. I actually started book 1 in third but it didn't feel right so I started again in first.
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