(written on 7/14/17)
I have been thinking about what personal pronouns I should use for journal writing. Should I use "I" or "you" when writing to myself?
You - (2nd. person personal pronoun)
vs.
I - (1st. Person singular nominative pronoun)
When I read it back to myself, “You” tries to seek confirmation, whereas “I”, is more internal and authoritative. I may start using "I" for a little while to see how it affects my writing.
Note: When I use “I”, the reader (me mostly) can also feel connected and personal with my words as they subvocalize the things I am saying, “You” just sounds like a lecture from someone else in the room.
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