Comments on: Warrior Writer: Blood Lessons—Deadly Sins of Writing (Sin #4—P.O.V. Prostitution) https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/ Author, Blogger, Social Media Jedi Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:47:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: The Hook https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-408 Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:47:27 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-408 P.O.V. is a constant challenge for me, but you’ve helped immensely! Thanks.

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]]> By: warriorwriters https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-406 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:26:46 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-406 In reply to Seth Gray.

Good point. Didn’t mean to leave it out. Was trying to keep the blog short…but tough to do with POV. Glad you brought it up. Thanks.

]]> By: Seth Gray https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-405 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:36:44 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-405 I notice there are only disadvantages written for first person, but no advantages. What about the immediate intimacy and investment in the character? It also always for a snappier style because it’s one unique person’s thoughts.

]]> By: jenny gardiner https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-404 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:02:04 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-404 very good ‘splaining! I notice you didn’t put in 2nd person 😉 . I know, I know, mostly a bizarre literary device, but my friend Danielle Younge-Ullman did a fabulous job mixing 1st and 2nd person in her debut, Falling Under, so thought I’d throw that in as an example in case anyone wondered how it could be used successfully.

]]> By: Bob Mayer https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-403 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:52:41 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-403 POV is the hardest writing tool to master. It’s your voice. It’s what makes you special. It’s also the hardest thing to teach as a writer.

]]> By: mousewords https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-402 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:38:55 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-402 Awesome! You had me LOL at the end–“Keep an eye on Him…” 🙂

I’m blessed that the Big Guy put me in a critique group that helped me get my POV on target. After I finished pulling my hair out, I realized that POV is a fascinating challenge, a great adventure. I’ve completed a mystery novel in Third-Person Shifting, with three people sharing the camera. Now I’m excited to explore other options–first up, a First-Person mystery short story.

I had the privilege to hear Bob Mayer speak last fall, and I agree–his insight is unique and so helpful.

]]> By: warriorwriters https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-401 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:07:31 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-401 In reply to annieb123.

POV takes a lot of reading, a lot of practice, and a ton of mistakes. As an editor, it is easy to spot problems. As a writer? I’m still learning. I think POV is one of the toughest skills to master. Even best-selling authors mess it up.

]]> By: annieb123 https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-400 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:42:29 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-400 Great job. I could honest market for your blog. I keep telling everybody about it. I have been struggling with POV but I think I am going to have to keep struggling for a little while while I just try to get it out so as not to get to discouraged yet. Thank you so much for the great information.

]]> By: Bob Mayer https://authorkristenlamb.com/2009/06/warrior-writer-blood-lessons-deadly-sins-of-writing-sin-4-p-o-v-prostitution/#comment-399 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:11:43 +0000 http://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/?p=15#comment-399 It took me about 40 manuscripts to figure POV out. And I’ve written in all of them. I did a complete manuscript in First Person. Then decided to rewrite it in Third Limited. The problem was, I ended up going through Omniscient to get there. So that tells me First and Omniscient are similar– one narrator, except in First it’s a character in the book. In omniscient it’s you the author. Both lend themselves to info-dump.

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