EPISODE · Dec 13, 2022 · 29 MIN
#120: Writing In First Person: 5 Challenges And How To Conquer Them
from Writer Unleashed · host Nanci Panuccio
For many writers, first-person narration comes naturally. And for memoir writers, it's the only choice. First-person has some advantages over third person. But it comes with unique challenges. In this episode, we'll cover the pros of first-person, 5 common challenges, and how to overcome them. So you can capture the full range available to you with first-person. We'll cover how to:Create a strong, distinct character voice that sustains your story;Avoid the overuse of I; I saw, I heard, I smelled, I tasted, etc.Go beyond the limitations of your first-person perspective; Describe your first-person's appearance or home without being awkward, and;Get out of your character's head and into the world of the real.Episode Web PageStructure your story with this FREE 3-Act Worksheet. Go beyond outlining and write a story that keeps readers hooked from beginning to end. Grab your FREE Worksheet here. Not sure how to structure your story? Start Here. This free 3-Act Worksheet gives you a clear framework so you know exactly what your beginning, middle, and end need to do — so you can stop guessing and start writing. Grab it free here.
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For many writers, first-person narration comes naturally. And for memoir writers, it's the only choice. First-person has some advantages over third person. But it comes with unique challenges. In this episode, we'll cover the pros of first-person, 5 common challenges, and how to overcome them. So you can capture the full range available to you with first-person. We'll cover how to: Create a strong, distinct character voice that sustains your story;Avoid the overuse of I; I...
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