I think I just developed an intense dislike for the abuse of first person that so often shows up in fic - it's a shame, really, because I agree that it can be appropriate to particular stories, and I have certainly read some beautiful fics (such as this one) where first person was utilised in a thoughtful way.
It's a very subtle tense, y'know? It has to be treated with respect, and there are too many cases where it doesn't receive that respect. Alas, I am guilty of stereotyping the tense! That's bad, isn't it? I shall endeavour to change that; maybe try to tackle first person myself... *gulps*
Awesome... I love that you played with the typical prompt-responses to find something that worked. I'm always interested to learn the background of a fic, or a pattern of inspiration, since mine has, like, a semi-permanent case of PMS. *sighs*
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Date: 2006-10-13 05:00 pm (UTC)It's a very subtle tense, y'know? It has to be treated with respect, and there are too many cases where it doesn't receive that respect. Alas, I am guilty of stereotyping the tense! That's bad, isn't it? I shall endeavour to change that; maybe try to tackle first person myself... *gulps*
Awesome... I love that you played with the typical prompt-responses to find something that worked. I'm always interested to learn the background of a fic, or a pattern of inspiration, since mine has, like, a semi-permanent case of PMS. *sighs*
Anyway, thanks for a lovely read :)