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Q&A Should I write my book in first person's POV or third person's POV?

First of all, I've never come actually met anyone who has said that they prefer to read 1st or 3rd pov. But to answer your question, if you're better/more comfortable with 1st then you should prob...

posted 6y ago by Artsoccer‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Artsoccer‭ · 2019-12-08T10:13:40Z (almost 5 years ago)
First of all, I've never come actually met anyone who has said that they prefer to read 1st or 3rd pov.

But to answer your question, if you're better/more comfortable with 1st then you should probably stick with 1st. However you might find that the story needs to be told in 3rd. For example, I started to write a story in 3rd person limited, but found that it was better told in 1st person, and have since committed to finishing my first draft in 1st person.

Additionally, because you've never written in 3rd, then you should try writing the first draft, or at least a variety of writing exercises in 3rd person to expand your skill as a writer and to get at least somewhat comfortable with actually writing in 3rd. Before you chose between any two (or more) methods, you need to be sure that you can use both methods with at least some degree of ease/familiarity and or be willing to commit to gaining the skills needed to use the chosen method.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-11-20T21:24:24Z (about 6 years ago)
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