I'm not sure where this fandom preference came from! I feel as if the fandom hive mind tends to understand things that can go wrong quickly (using epithets coming to mind immediately), and then writing advice swings to the black-and-white prohibition, as much writing advice does. Often I think we're using a proxy saying things like "I don't want too introspective a story" when we say "no first person POV." I've definitely done so on fest sign ups, saying "no I love yous" because I don't want too much mushiness in general, not because I mind the occasional endearment or confession.
I say write whatever you want! I actually love second person, though I know everyone groans when they see it. Some stories just call for that imperative mood. M.
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Date: 2019-12-28 08:09 pm (UTC)I say write whatever you want! I actually love second person, though I know everyone groans when they see it. Some stories just call for that imperative mood. M.