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⌈ Secret Post #5520 ⌋

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Comments

Writing question

[(Anonymous)]

I'm writing a story which switches POVs occasionally. One character is a Brit, the other is American. Is it more jarring to switch between English and US English spellings, or to stick to just one?

Re: Writing question

[(Anonymous)]

Just pick one and stick with it, unless the dialogue requires spelling something out.

Re: Writing question

[philstar22]

I'd say stick to one spelling unless the pronunciations are different (mum vs. mom).

Re: Writing question

[(Anonymous)]

If it's third person focalized, definitely stick to one throughout. The person TELLING the story is you, even if you do it through the eyes of one character and then another. If it's internal POV, also stick to one, but do use culturally specific terms. (i.e. don't bother switching between s and z spelling, but do switch between things like 'vest'/'undershirt'). If it's 1st person with the illusion that they are WRITING (rather than thinking) the story, as in a meta self-begetting story, or letters, or something, then DO switch the spelling because the othography (and not just the thoughts) is supposed to ALSO be theirs.

Re: Writing question

[meadowphoenix]

It's probably more way jarring to switch but it'll probably serve to make both characters more immediately distinct and full, and I think people will get over it pretty easily, but I only suggest this for 3rd person limited or first person.

If omniscient, stick the one.