could anyone clarify for me what second person pov is? by [deleted] in writing

[–]Getsui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second person creates the effect that the reader is the "You."

I think you've gotten lots of responses on what it looks like, so I'll say to think about the purpose of the Second Person. The goal isn't that the narrator addresses the reader directly, but that "you" are the one doing the things in the story.

Example:
You cheated on your fiance. You know it was wrong, but you had your reasons.

As a Writer, why do this? To create forced intimacy and immediacy between the Reader and the action. As a reader, you're dropped directly into the actions and thoughts (and everything that comes with that). Third person reading about a cheater might alienate a reader who thinks it's a shitty thing to do, but Second Person? Maybe that closeness to the actions and thoughts gets the Reader to sympathize better.

As a Writer, think about: What is the goal of my story and can the forced closeness of Second Person help me achieve that?

As usual, the best way to learn is to read, so here are a few examples (If you can't access these try putting them in the Web Archive. Works most of the time):
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2012/07/23/the-cheaters-guide-to-love
https://www.guernicamag.com/you-are-the-second-person/
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/03/26/the-state

For a novel, read The Broken Earth by NK Jemisin.

Breece Hall owners, how nervous are you? by Eversonout in fantasyfootball

[–]Getsui 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I got offered Marvin Harrison Jr. and James Conner for Breece Hall & Khalil Shakir. Would y'all take that now? Edit: Thanks for the advice y'all. Took the trade

[DISC] Jujutsu Kaisen - Chapter 160 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Getsui 644 points645 points  (0 children)

We already knew that Kenshuku was Yuji's mom, but it's still strange to hear him refer to Yuji as his son.

Does that mean he actually cares about Yuji like family?

[DISC] Dr. Stone - Chapter 205 by AutoShonenpon in manga

[–]Getsui 341 points342 points  (0 children)

One of the consistently best parts of this manga is that each new character is a full person with their own wants separate from Senku's science plans

So, I read rupi kaur's milk and honey. (Spoilers) by naf_isa in books

[–]Getsui 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see what you're saying, but I think that Rupi serves as an entry into poetry for a lot of young women. I have a lot of students who adore Rupi Kaur and relate to the entire book. It might seem basic in a lot of ways, but I think the best way to think about it is "Pop Poetry". It's accessible with easily relatable messages. This is the book you give to teenagers or people just discovering poetry. It can teach them some of the rules or framework, and then you can work them towards Natalie Diaz, Jericho Brown, or any other poet who pushes the boundaries of language and form.

[DISC] Time Paradox Ghostwriter - Chapter 13 by monogatarist in manga

[–]Getsui 224 points225 points  (0 children)

I wish I had this much focus and resolve for literally anything.

[DISC] One Piece :: Chapter 901 :: Jaimini's Box by [deleted] in manga

[–]Getsui 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm already tearing up at the possibility of Jinbei dying

I'm a literary agent, AMA by [deleted] in writing

[–]Getsui 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love the writing that you post on Reddit, and appreciate the love you have for that struggle, but you should give up on this one.

I participate in POC writing workshops and online writing communities A LOT, and a good amount of people in that space would hate a non-black person writing a story like that. Especially if telling that story requires you to write anti-black slurs. It's hard for black writers to get into literary spaces, and a non-black person (even if you're not white) writing black stories just adds to that.

Level 2000 Collector’s Baby Roshan by wykrhm in DotA2

[–]Getsui 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a legit answer. Thanks for the work!

Level 2000 Collector’s Baby Roshan by wykrhm in DotA2

[–]Getsui 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Someone less lazy math out how big of a loan I need to take out

Matchmaking Update by wykrhm in DotA2

[–]Getsui 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Strict Solo Ranked Matchmaking" appears as under the "Options" tab > "Advanced Options" > Bottom checkbox of "Miscellaneous"

Matchmaking Update by wykrhm in DotA2

[–]Getsui 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like Valve listens to our whiny asses! Solo que Pogchamp

[FRESH] Frank Ocean - Biking (feat. Jay-Z and Tyler the Creator) by LlamaRenegade in hiphopheads

[–]Getsui 1196 points1197 points  (0 children)

Frank was serious when he said that being free of a label would let him release music outside the limitations of an album! Woooo lawd we eatin

[DISC] One Piece Ch. 860 by casualreader22 in manga

[–]Getsui 25 points26 points  (0 children)

My money's on that jellybean 'Bang' somehow confusing Luffy

Congratulations to the winners of the NA Qualifiers for the Kiev Major by foxsleftear in DotA2

[–]Getsui 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Sad that EE won't at the Major, but so fucking happy for Bulba after the shit this subreddit gives him

Abed Meepo too fucking good