tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post2930982208508485178..comments2024-03-25T17:56:01.825-04:00Comments on Insecure Writer's Support Group: Is OMNI Your ManAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-61868037438360500562014-08-03T10:49:12.903-04:002014-08-03T10:49:12.903-04:00You're very welcome, Janet. Have a great Sunda...You're very welcome, Janet. Have a great Sunday. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50269534541614433552014-08-02T15:38:30.611-04:002014-08-02T15:38:30.611-04:00I must have been reading some omni style books and...I must have been reading some omni style books and didn't realize it until now. I was trying to pigeon hole everyone into using first or third POV, so no wonder the storytelling confused me. Thanks for this info. J.Q. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04710790553616621103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-25406288241781669512014-08-01T10:19:56.522-04:002014-08-01T10:19:56.522-04:00@Michelle, I've been writing many years and I&...@Michelle, I've been writing many years and I've never felt the need to write in OMNI. Love reading OMNI voice though. Go figure. <br /><br />@Hilary, thanks! I love your blog, so helping you is a huge lift. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-1639719191169732382014-08-01T05:38:03.267-04:002014-08-01T05:38:03.267-04:00Hi Joylene .. thanks for posting - opened my eyes ...Hi Joylene .. thanks for posting - opened my eyes to something I'd never thought about .. but then I don't write books .. fascinating to learn about ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-27266369529667197242014-08-01T05:01:00.828-04:002014-08-01T05:01:00.828-04:00Omni seems to work well with "epic" stor...Omni seems to work well with "epic" stories written by the "greats"... they know what they're doing!<br />I'm not saying that the "mere mortals" aren't capable of writing in this POV...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18214476475492377852014-07-31T14:04:58.005-04:002014-07-31T14:04:58.005-04:00@Thanks Cher, and thanks for visiting.
@Thanks, ...@Thanks Cher, and thanks for visiting. <br /><br />@Thanks, Susan.<br /><br />@Lee, you and me both. Thanks for visiting.<br />Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-29930233158168274892014-07-31T11:32:25.091-04:002014-07-31T11:32:25.091-04:00I agree with Susan. The epics and sagas seem to le...I agree with Susan. The epics and sagas seem to lend themselves to omni POV. I'm fine with it as long as the hopping is controlled by scenes. If there's jumping from one head to the other without any system, I have a hard time following where I am and why.<br /><br />cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-419518371032924872014-07-30T17:13:57.514-04:002014-07-30T17:13:57.514-04:00I always think of Omni as being used in a 'big...I always think of Omni as being used in a 'big' story. Michner's works are perfect examples.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-7673528369850150462014-07-29T20:32:46.812-04:002014-07-29T20:32:46.812-04:00Wonderful post. Each POV has its place and time. I...Wonderful post. Each POV has its place and time. It's useful to have a good understanding of each one, so you won't get stuck in one limited method of telling a story. Thanks for sharing.Cher Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558847290318571936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-59856728658842823762014-07-29T13:23:31.000-04:002014-07-29T13:23:31.000-04:00@Thanks so much, Joy.
@Chrstine, thanks!
@Marsh...@Thanks so much, Joy. <br /><br />@Chrstine, thanks!<br /><br />@Marsha, for years I could only read OMNI because I found it allowed me to step into the narrator's shoes easier. Thankfully, I've graduated from that to 1st. But I use them all, depending on the story. <br /><br />@Michael, I feel the same way. I like 3rd, but am finding 1st intriguing<br /><br />@That's so true, Debra. The writing makes the read easy or hard. <br />Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-11949179339944127802014-07-29T08:51:03.710-04:002014-07-29T08:51:03.710-04:00I'm surprised so many don't like reading o...I'm surprised so many don't like reading omni. If it's a great story, I don't even really notice the POV. Now if it's a bad one, it's very clear. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40994697643851708782014-07-29T00:14:48.332-04:002014-07-29T00:14:48.332-04:00So true, Joylene.
Writing in omni is very difficu...So true, Joylene.<br /><br />Writing in omni is very difficult. I did for my first fantasy novel and got accused of head hopping on more than one occasion. It took me years to fix that problem... Although I love this style of writing, I will limit myself to writing it until I can master it... if ever.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-47701451978256523132014-07-28T21:38:19.610-04:002014-07-28T21:38:19.610-04:00I'm so surprised to see this. In any of the ro...I'm so surprised to see this. In any of the romance genres, OMNI is never your man. (Well, almost never, since I never like to say never. :)) Older authors used Omni, but not so much anymore. Can't tell you how many judges wacked me for that when I first started. Cozy mysteries that may have only a hint of romance frequently are frequently written in first person and straight mysteries, but most romance is 3rd person and deep POV at that. Very interesting post. Show how you have to know the rules for what you're writing. I'll FB & Tweet. Marshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08010048187355215576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50246112078928101082014-07-28T21:34:09.596-04:002014-07-28T21:34:09.596-04:00Wonderful post with great advice. Head hopping can...Wonderful post with great advice. Head hopping can get on my nerves.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-18786929015009836182014-07-28T19:21:23.501-04:002014-07-28T19:21:23.501-04:00Tweeted this, Joylene. Good advice for those who c...Tweeted this, Joylene. Good advice for those who choose to write from this POV.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-45041123207843560442014-07-28T16:10:21.891-04:002014-07-28T16:10:21.891-04:00Loni and Diane, you're right to feel that way....Loni and Diane, you're right to feel that way. If done incorrectly, Omni spoils the reading experience. But it has its place and learned correctly can really produce an excellent read. It's a great challenge for whoever's up to it. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-85297123929567019162014-07-28T15:53:12.817-04:002014-07-28T15:53:12.817-04:00I'm not a big fan of the omni view. It really ...I'm not a big fan of the omni view. It really needs a strong voice.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-50874899587691501922014-07-28T15:16:35.029-04:002014-07-28T15:16:35.029-04:00Omniscient is difficult for me to read, but I supp...Omniscient is difficult for me to read, but I suppose voice has a huge impact on that. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-40704958233192931322014-07-28T13:54:12.794-04:002014-07-28T13:54:12.794-04:00That's so true, Alex. That's why I love st...That's so true, Alex. That's why I love studying the masters. Love and War is a perfect learning tool. And Michener. There are so many more. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-29085221973270645102014-07-28T13:24:46.934-04:002014-07-28T13:24:46.934-04:00While I don't write in first person because I ...While I don't write in first person because I don't want to be inside my character's head THAT much, I think omniscient feels too disconnected. You really have to know what you're doing to do it right as well.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-91762262843122101392014-07-28T12:59:58.598-04:002014-07-28T12:59:58.598-04:00And it's sad to see when the story is actually...And it's sad to see when the story is actually good. Thanks, Pat. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3136420115688099157.post-74996969152424740582014-07-28T12:40:37.138-04:002014-07-28T12:40:37.138-04:00Very good point indeed, all that head hopping can ...Very good point indeed, all that head hopping can get confusing.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.com