tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post8239961028194138847..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Filtering: why it harms deep POV and how to fix itLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-16546519204392977302016-03-02T15:57:06.000-05:002016-03-02T15:57:06.000-05:00It's true. It's also the most difficult to...It's true. It's also the most difficult to write. I think that's why it's safer to write in third--because there's more room for error, so to speak.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-57051170021433616872016-03-02T08:47:00.046-05:002016-03-02T08:47:00.046-05:00Great examples! I definitely find myself doing the...Great examples! I definitely find myself doing these things. For me, putting the book aside for a few days and then reading it aloud helps me catch these problems.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-13836271105202610402016-02-24T16:03:14.003-05:002016-02-24T16:03:14.003-05:00Third person lends itself to plot-driven stories, ...Third person lends itself to plot-driven stories, where readers don't have an expectation of going deep into someone's inner world. For character-driven stories, readers crave that access, warts and all. Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-18350299414395753582016-02-24T16:00:10.865-05:002016-02-24T16:00:10.865-05:00Thanks! Glad you found it useful.Thanks! Glad you found it useful.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-91642426324699747562016-02-24T13:34:33.608-05:002016-02-24T13:34:33.608-05:00YES, this. I'm ALWAYS pointing this out in cri...YES, this. I'm ALWAYS pointing this out in critiques. It's all about engaging the reader.<br /><br />My issue with first person is that it's so personal, it's easy to incorporate character imperfections we all have that readers find distasteful. That's just me. With 3rd person you can distance those some, but in first, it's right in your face.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-86262258624609755052016-02-24T11:24:42.693-05:002016-02-24T11:24:42.693-05:00Great post! Can't say any more than that. It&#...Great post! Can't say any more than that. It's so clear and concise and really helps pinpoint what makes a limited p.o.v. feel real and immediate.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.com