A Aemero New member Apr 19, 2010 #1 I am working on my first novel in which the main character is me in different name. is it normal? what is the risk
I am working on my first novel in which the main character is me in different name. is it normal? what is the risk
C cathrl69 Member Apr 19, 2010 #2 It's extremely common, especially for people just starting to write. I'm afraid it's rarely done well. I recommend you Google "Mary Sue" and also "self-insert".
It's extremely common, especially for people just starting to write. I'm afraid it's rarely done well. I recommend you Google "Mary Sue" and also "self-insert".
V VictoriaAeCe New member Apr 19, 2010 #3 It's perfectly fine to do that. You are the author; you can do what you please. -V
M MaxTyler New member Apr 19, 2010 #4 Yes, that's perfectly fine...a little odd but fine. There's no risk involved and I think a story like that would be called an autobiography or something along those lines.
Yes, that's perfectly fine...a little odd but fine. There's no risk involved and I think a story like that would be called an autobiography or something along those lines.
