I am going to write a first person novel.

[Deleted member 68927]

I have been reading a lot of first person novels these days, and found they are more personal, than third person. So, I decided to write one urban fantasy in first person, now that A Demon's Life is complete. Any tips?

cover for the new book. I am getting better with Nightcafe. =)

 

[Deleted member 54065]

Write like you're the one narrating. I mean, if you personally experienced your MC's life, it's even better.

That's why, in most of my stories (high and low fantasies), you'll find that the MC is a teacher, because I'm one. ?

Oh, and another tip I can give you, writing in your own 'speech' style is fun and would keep you interested in your work for long.

Like for example, I curse whenever I'm talking to the people I'm comfortable with, so my MC's dialogue is with curses.

 

[RepresentingCaution]

Don't keep the MC inside their own head too long.

 

[minionlover]

I have been reading a lot of first person novels these days, and found they are more personal, than third person. So, I decided to write one urban fantasy in first person, now that A Demon's Life is complete. Any tips?
View attachment 15099 cover for the new book. I am getting better with Nightcafe. =)

Don't get distracted when writing, your thoughts tend to drift off when writing in 1st pov. And also don't fixate too much on a certain scene or subject (unless it's genuinely relevant), you could get yourself stuck in a tangent.

P.s. Is doravag part of the title? I think you need to make it smaller or add 'by' if that's not the case.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Don't get distracted when writing, your thoughts tend to drift off when writing in 1st pov. And also don't fixate too much on a certain scene or subject (unless it's genuinely relevant), you could get yourself stuck in a tangent.

P.s. Is doravag part of the title? I think you need to make it smaller or add 'by' if that's not the case.

Doravg is my pen name.

 

[edgy_chuuni]

I've been searching this type of thread for WEEKS.
I'm writing all of my novels with first person but, i can't write the fight scenes without switching to third person.
Otherwise it just misses too much since the character is focused on fighting.
So i can't describe the reactions of their spectators or the desicions of their opponents with first person

 

[gogo7966]

screw 1st or 3rd person, 2nd person is where it's at

 

[TheEldritchGod]

'Kay.

 

[RavenRunes]

It reads 'When You Are Dead...But Not Doravg.' Like, being Doravg would be worse. I might check out Nightcafe - I use canva and vista. Anyway, it's a great start, engaging and immersing. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

It reads 'When You Are Dead...But Not Doravg.' Like, being Doravg would be worse. I might check out Nightcafe - I use canva and vista. Anyway, it's a great start, engaging and immersing. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

I used the cover creator of 4thewords for a better cover, with the same picture. The misunderstanding is all cleared out.