re: Can She Think in 3rd Person?
posted 5/15/10Dear Editor… I recently read in a self-editing book (fiction for adults) that when writing in 3rd person, the main character’s thoughts can also be written in 3rd person. Is this true for mg/ya or does it depend on the story? Sincerely, Sue
Click here to read the answer...re: When the Limits of 1st Person POV Are TOO Limiting
posted 4/22/10Dear Editor…
I’m working on the second book in a series of three. The first book naturally flowed in first person and so I went with it, but the second is more challenging as the plot calls for scenes that take place away from the protagonist. I tried using a narrative voice, but that just feels wrong. Any suggestions?
Sincerely,
Elizabeth
Click here to read the answer...re: Should She Leave the “g” in Regional Dialect?
posted 4/17/10Dear Editor…
What is your opinion on the use of dialect? In my MG novel, I rely on it a lot. The dropping of the “g” in knowing, for instance. I need to show how these two girls talk.
Right?
Sincerely,
Robyn
Click here to read the answer...re: Forty-Six-Year-Old Wants to Sound Sixteen
posted 3/1/10Dear Editor…
I’ve been told that the main character in my teen novel sounds too sophisticated. I’m forty-six years old! How can I sound like a teen?
Sincerely,
Too Old in Idaho