Differentiating Between POVs
The Makings of Luka Erebi #4
Chapter 3 of The Many Problems of Luka Erebi, Including One Wren Vespula introduces Wren and is the first chapter in her perspective.
Originally, I thought I was going to write this story in first person. It’s been a while since I’ve written in first person and I thought it might fit for the contemporary setting. Then I read it aloud and realized how cringe it was…
So I scratched all of that and chose to go with third-person limited. It’s basically like first-person, but not haha.
I believe it was a good decision because I’m also doing my own narration of the story and I’m not feeling like I want to die while recording.
One problem I had as a kid was being able to differentiate character voices, whether it was in dialogue or perspective. Sometimes, it just feels like it’s the same thought but with different people.
Even though it’s not a true solution… I ended up resolving it by making my characters on opposite spectrums lol.
Luka is a timid person compared to Wren who’s more prone to aggression and sharp thoughts.
Another difference I wanted to give them is how Luka does a lot of internal monologues while Wren doesn’t.
That’s the clear indicator between them.
I also think I should start setting up words that each one of them would use to describe others. I sorta do it in the moment, but having a reference would be good in case I get lost in the sauce.
Note that I say I think. Will I actually do it?
Tune in next time (so that you can see that I totally didn’t do it).
By the way, do you prefer a single perspective or are you the type who enjoys multiple perspectives?