By: Jane Sumerset
Submitted: 2009-12-26 08:19:41 | Word Count: 587
If you are fun of reading a lot of writing piece, I guess you are a bit familiar to how each writer uses their style and techniques in writing. You might even distinguish the way a writer could write his or her piece down. There are writings where a writer uses a third person to state something about the topic. In this case, it is usually done when creating a research paper or a school thesis.
There are also piece of writings where the author uses a lot of people as characters of his content whether it can be a non fiction or fictional writing. This can elaborate further what his or her topic is all about and for us, readers; to understand the writer’s message and idea about the topic.
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But then, I bet you are also familiar with a first person writing style? This is usually done when a writer is trying to tell us something base on his experience or to his own point of view and to what the message is all about.
In creative writing, the first person narrative is a popular format for its ability to create an immediate connection with the audience. With the writer playing the main actor, it’s easy to get deeply personal, allowing you to engage readers’ emotions without requiring much setup.
This kind of writing really conveys the message directly to the readers since it is presented in a more realistic manner. It is quite different from other forms of writing especially from other type of narrative writing since this is base on the author’s perspective. However, there is also a slight disadvantage while creating this kind of a writings since the writer will surely keep on repeating the word “I” in his or her sentences unless the writer knows how control the flow of their content.
Since the piece is spoken directly in the character’s voice, it is automatically strong, allowing the reader to decide whether they can relate to the protagonist’s position or not. As a direct way into their affectations, it can either compel them to keep reading or dissuade them from proceeding. Either way, it’s a powerful medium for creating a personal connection.
That’s not to say that a first person narrative doesn’t come with its own set of drawbacks. The style limits the ability for description. After all, you are speaking from the point of view of the actor, thrust right in the midst of everything that’s happening around you. While that limits the amount of imagery you can set (such as describing your own appearance, which is odd), it also opens the door for greater use of the reader’s imagination.
Additionally, first person narratives are usually limited in the level at which they can explore other characters in the story. You can’t delve too deep unless there is a logical relationship in place. As such, many of the accompanying ideas you relay in the protagonist’s voice can be just as much conjecture as actual truths. While that may present an obstacle, good writers can use it as an opportunity to create mystery and surprise.
If you own a good writing software, chances are it incorporates some of the style elements of first person narratives among its proofreading functions. While they’ll never take the place of a thorough editor experienced in fashioning narratives into pristine pieces of prose, they do help, so don’t hesitate to use them.
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