I'm writing a

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I'm writing a

I'm writing a story about a girl named Athena Aphrodite Hera Godress. She's new, and a bit... off. ("The "r" was an accident," she insists. She shows up her first day with a Greek outfit and laurel leaf headband. ) My problem is... 1st or 3rd person? Which do you like better? Help, please! I can write the intro if anyone is interested.

 

Thanks,

Claire!

submitted by Claire S., age 12, MO
(April 21, 2012 - 10:27 am)

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She seems like such an intriguing and entertaining protagonist! I completely racked up about that "Godress" part. h.i.l.a.r.i.o.u.s.

I personally think that the story would be better from 1st person. I think that making the story come from her perspective would develop and create a strong story.

Good luck!

submitted by Hannah***, age 16
(April 22, 2012 - 1:01 pm)

If you want to focus on how AAHG (see what I did there?) thinks and reacts to situations, go with first person. If you want to focus on how people think and react AAHG choose third. I honestly think that third gives you more opportunities but first helps you connect/relate more easily.

submitted by Olive
(April 25, 2012 - 6:14 pm)

I think you should do it from the first person point of view of one of her friends.

submitted by Holmes
(May 21, 2012 - 3:39 pm)