Comments on: Marathon Stories.

By: Graham Clements

Graham Clements — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:02:52 +0000

So Chris what did you think of the story?

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:57:59 +0000

I'm a bit behind in well, almost everything! Finally had a read of your blog Graham. Thanks for the plug/s! 🙂 I'm heading off now to read the short story. Sounds interesting!

Look forward to your review of Running Against Time. I'll know you'll be honest! 🙂

In terms of point of view, I'm not a huge one for experimentation on that front. First or third all the way for me… but perhaps this short story will change my view :0!

By: Graham Clements

Graham Clements — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:21:56 +0000

I watched a recording of The Book Club last night and who should they mention? Graeme Simsion. They are reviewing his novel next month, will they think it is worth the $1.8 million publishers have so far paid for it?

By: Anthony J. Langford

Anthony J. Langford — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:41:00 +0000

Actually I think I recall you saying something similiar before.

Yes, its a good idea.

My sixth novel I began with first person, then switched to third, then back to first again. Just evolved that way. I think it worked well. Unfortunately, I've been unable to get it into the hands of a publisher. Just because we write, doesn't mean people will read it. Ah the joys of what we do…

By: Graham Clements

Graham Clements — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:51:08 +0000

Well, there you go Anthony. I reckon I will try and use all three points of view in a story soon too. After all, in the novel I am writing at the moment I alternate chapters written in first person for the main character and third person for all the other characters.

POV is something that really interests me, unlike many writers who just choose third or first and then write everything in that style.

By: Anthony J. Langford

Anthony J. Langford — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:52:10 +0000

That is really strange. I just wrote a story using all three points of view in the same order, and for similar reasons. It's called I am. You are. He was. (or something like that). I've only just finished it and yet to send it out.

As for editing, well there are bound to be a few. Gives it character.
🙂