WriterJohnB
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There's a thread going on at http//:www.samsdotpublishing.com about 1st vs 3rd person where writers and editors are giving their opinions. On their message board. You might find it interesting to see what editors think on the subject.
Personally, I prefer to use 3rd for nearly all my work, but there are some stories that are more effective in 1st. But I've noticed that several editors are predisposed against 1st person because so many of the submissions they receive in 1st seem to be from beginning writers, who don't yet know other aspects of the craft. I've seen quite a few editors who come right out in their submission guidelines asking that 1st person ms. not be submitted to them.
Whatcha think?
JohnB
Personally, I prefer to use 3rd for nearly all my work, but there are some stories that are more effective in 1st. But I've noticed that several editors are predisposed against 1st person because so many of the submissions they receive in 1st seem to be from beginning writers, who don't yet know other aspects of the craft. I've seen quite a few editors who come right out in their submission guidelines asking that 1st person ms. not be submitted to them.
Whatcha think?
JohnB