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I finished a WIP a few days before Christmas, ending at just over 118k words. Rather than setting it aside for a few weeks and then starting the first round of edits, I'm thinking of changing the POV. Here's why.
It's written in third person limited, but as a YA (which my wife informs me it is) I'm thinking it may read better in first person past. I hesitate to call it YA due to its length, the fact that it's character driven, and it contains a smattering of foul language and mature themes (child abuse and rape), but if it is that I want to get it right.
My question is whether or not the use of first person POV critical to success in that genre, and would it likely be worth the extra time spent converting it?
Since all I can seem to do is equivocate on the subject, I thought I'd ask you wiser, more experienced writers for your thoughts on it. Thanks for your input.
It's written in third person limited, but as a YA (which my wife informs me it is) I'm thinking it may read better in first person past. I hesitate to call it YA due to its length, the fact that it's character driven, and it contains a smattering of foul language and mature themes (child abuse and rape), but if it is that I want to get it right.
My question is whether or not the use of first person POV critical to success in that genre, and would it likely be worth the extra time spent converting it?
Since all I can seem to do is equivocate on the subject, I thought I'd ask you wiser, more experienced writers for your thoughts on it. Thanks for your input.