Tanuki
Horny typist
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- Apr 12, 2004
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I just had a story with this structure published (A Holiday Wish). The middle first person section is a flashback and I wanted to both differentiate it (think black and white vs color in Oppenheimer) and to make this section more personal.
It was an intentional choice but I know such things can be jarring, if not handled well (and I and no master writer). I wasn’t after feedback on my execution (though of course that’s also welcome ), more on the general concept.
Have you ever done anything like this?
Em
Yes I did this once on a flashback sequence (main character was telling another character a story of her past). In 2 long chapters I don’t think anyone commented on the change in perspective so I don’t think it’s jarring. I love first person even though I usually write third out of habit.