Is writing in first person present tense acceptable writing for novels?
I recently completed a young adult’s fantasy novel. I first started it in third person, but soon decided it would sound better in first person. It begins in first person present tense for a few paragraphs. The main character then goes into first person past tense for half the remaining work, and later it returns to first person present tense. I’ve heard conflicting views on first person, especially present tense. Is it acceptable for novels? I’ve heard third person is most popular, but I really think it sounds great in first person.
Third person is most often used. First person is effective when it’s appropriate – completely up to the writer.
If you get any interest from an agent or publisher, they’ll tell you if you need to change the voice. If you don’t get any interest, changing the voice probably won’t make a difference.
Future First Person Shooter
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