02-16-2015, 11:34 PM
Hi, Annie
A novel in the form of either a diary or letters-sent-home has a huge disadvantage. It can only show the thoughts of the writer. As such, exposition becomes very awkward. Perhaps it's not my place to suggest it, but maybe you should consider the "third person omnipotent." This will relieve you from tight quarters and open up the story, basically a "God's eye view." I have read and reviewed novels written by other RAT members, and I find the "first person" clumsy, especially when the story is placed in an era unfamiliar to present-day readers. If you wish, send me a PM and I can email a PDF of a historical novel written in the omnipotent style. ;-)
A novel in the form of either a diary or letters-sent-home has a huge disadvantage. It can only show the thoughts of the writer. As such, exposition becomes very awkward. Perhaps it's not my place to suggest it, but maybe you should consider the "third person omnipotent." This will relieve you from tight quarters and open up the story, basically a "God's eye view." I have read and reviewed novels written by other RAT members, and I find the "first person" clumsy, especially when the story is placed in an era unfamiliar to present-day readers. If you wish, send me a PM and I can email a PDF of a historical novel written in the omnipotent style. ;-)
Alan J. Campbell
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
member of Legio III Cyrenaica and the Uncouth Barbarians
Author of:
The Demon's Door Bolt (2011)
Forging the Blade (2012)
"It's good to be king. Even when you're dead!"
Old Yuezhi/Pazyrk proverb
