Historical writing – first or third person

Ok, if you were reading an inspirational historical novel, would you expect or want it to be in first person or third person? I look forward to your comments.

Published by janetpierce5854

Writer, Artist, Singer I write Christian Devotionals- my book Observations at the Bird Feeder is niw ranked #3 in Bibles/New International Version/ Devotionals on Ingram Spark! I also write Christian Historical Fiction with the theme God walks with you in all times.

4 thoughts on “Historical writing – first or third person

  1. If you are writing from multiple viewpoints then it should be third person. If you are doing one person and really want the reader in close to your character, do first person. But remember that you can only have things happen from that one persons visual and mental perspectives.

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  2. Some historical writers are using third person but adding a first person flavor by opening each chapter with primary source-based personal journal entries.

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