Jash's Writing Tips: Understanding First Person POV

I am a writer who tends to stick to using one Point of View (POV) when writing. If I write outside of that POV then, well, my writing falls flat on its face. The thing is the POV I like is First Person POV (using the pronoun "I") which is very hated among readers it seems.

It really sucks going on a site like tumblr and getting these First Person POV hate posts. It seems people think that just because a story is written in First Person POV that it will suck and there is no saving it. I think this all stems from the fact that many people might not know how to use First Person POV properly.

This post will try to explain the basics of this POV. I have been told by people that normally don't like First Person POV that they like my writing. So I think that gives me enough credentials to write a post about this POV.

We'll start off today by looking at why using First Person POV is good.

Jash's Writing Tips: Basic Steps of Writing

This little series has been in my mind for awhile. I have actually started something similar in the past but it didn't go anywhere for very long. This is an attempt to restart it. Hopefully it actually goes somewhere for more than one or two posts this time.

Anyways, this series is me giving you writing advice and you maybe listening. My qualifications for doing so is that I write and have been doing so for a very long time. Also, I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Specialization in Creative Writing.

Sadly, some things I won't be able to talk about as in depth as others. Such as Points of View...I only do First Person POV so I can't give much advice on any of the Third Person POVs or the very rare Second Person POV.

I'll start this series off by going over three main stages of writing and how to get through them. If you have any difference of opinion please leave a comment and I might even respond to your comment in another part of this series.