find, as a reader, that I rarely notice things like POV change, or whether it's omnicient or not, or whether they used -- instead of..., or any of a multitude of sins writers are often accused of, unless it's very poorly done.
It is always harder for me to notice things as a writer that I don't care about as a reader. If, for instance, there's a lot of physical description, I tend to skip it as a reader (not always, but if it's not wed to the viewpoint). However... not having description at all in a book is not considered a strength, and it's hard, for me, to balance.
And, *ahem*, I want you to write that book, because I want to read it.
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Date: 2008-04-11 02:16 am (UTC)It is always harder for me to notice things as a writer that I don't care about as a reader. If, for instance, there's a lot of physical description, I tend to skip it as a reader (not always, but if it's not wed to the viewpoint). However... not having description at all in a book is not considered a strength, and it's hard, for me, to balance.
And, *ahem*, I want you to write that book, because I want to read it.