Writing in different narrative perspectives

As a writer, I have found that experimenting with different narrative perspectives is crucial to becoming a well-rounded author. While I tend to gravitate towards third person narration, I recently challenged myself by delving into the first person perspective. Through this style, I was able to offer readers a more intimate understanding of the main character’s thoughts, feelings, and motivations. However, I did find that there were limitations to this perspective, as I was unable to explore the perspectives of other characters. Despite this, I enjoyed the challenge of writing in the first person and I myself, found myself feeling everything my main character was. 

On the other hand, third person narration is a style that I am more comfortable with. As the author, I act as the narrator, describing the actions and thoughts of multiple characters and offering a wider view of the story. This style can be used in a variety of ways, such as offering different degrees of access to characters’ thoughts. However, it is important to avoid jumping between character perspectives in the same paragraph without a proper break, as this can lead to confusing storytelling. If I do switch perspectives, I make sure to use either a page break or start a fresh chapter to maintain clarity.

Another consideration when writing in the third person is to remain completely objective and avoid imposing my own voice or opinions in the story. This ensures that the narrative voice remains distinct and true to the characters and their world. Despite the challenges of writing in the third person, I find it to be a versatile and effective style that allows for a more expansive and nuanced story.

In the end, the choice of narrative perspective depends on the message I, or any other writer is trying to convey and how this message is best shared. While I have a personal preference for third person narration, I have written, read, and enjoyed stories in both styles, including those that cleverly mix the two. Ultimately, what matters most is crafting a well-crafted story that keeps the reader invested from beginning to end.W