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Q&A Text structure in a fictional diary

I would suggest a hybrid approach, keeping in mind the comments by @mbakeranalecta. How about only having certain chapters as diary entries? These would focus on the pieces where your MC has to sho...

posted 8y ago by Terri Simon‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:33:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Terri Simon‭ · 2019-12-08T05:33:08Z (almost 5 years ago)
I would suggest a hybrid approach, keeping in mind the comments by @mbakeranalecta. How about only having certain chapters as diary entries? These would focus on the pieces where your MC has to show his or her opinion, thought processes, etc. The rest of the story could be third person, if you like, and that would have the burden of moving the story along in a style that reflects a more normal story arc.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-09-01T16:00:43Z (about 8 years ago)
Original score: 2