In January, I knuckled down and managed to write the sequel to The Dragons We Hunt. Next up? A sequel to that sequel to write - the final book in a trilogy written entirely in first person, present tense. In honour of squeezing out book number two, I have compiled a list and entitled it:… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Writing in First Person, Present Tense
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It is a good day to live – A Study of Points of View
I'm afraid I must be a rather morbid person as for the example in this little study of mine, I have a man who- well, read on and you will hear his tale told not once, not twice, but four times. Third Person, Subjective, Present tense: He sits on the bench and crosses his ankles,… Continue reading It is a good day to live – A Study of Points of View
The Masks We Wear
At the moment, I have two projects that I am working on. One has multiple points of view, the other a single one. Both have their advantages. With the single point of view, there is the challenge to subtly show other characters' emotions/thoughts without stating facts that the POV character doesn't have a clue about… Continue reading The Masks We Wear
Perspective.
Know what I'm finding interesting? Characters. And their perspectives. For instance, an Advisor - one who has lived his life with logic and reason, who excels in politics and wisdom, and is perhaps a little timid, faced with a situation - say a madman coming into a room with a knife - would respond differently… Continue reading Perspective.
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