So far I've mixed writing thoughts in either the style of narration (third person past non-italicized) and first person present and italicized. The latter when I want to literally quote my characters thought.
For example: John knocked on the door. Would they blame him for being late? Surely they would understand, once he told them what had happened.
OR John knocked on the door. Damn! I'm late. Still, it's a wonder I made it all.
My question is can I mix these two styles when the main character is struggling with his thoughts? John knocked on the door. Would they blame him for being late? Damn them if they do! It probably wouldn't help if he got angry… Right, I really need to try to stay calm.
These are quick examples, don't judge my writing I'm just wondering what you think of this method? Are there better ways of doing inner dialogue/arguing with oneself? As far as I know they are both pretty common ways of writing thought, I'm just not as familiar with mixing both styles.
For example: John knocked on the door. Would they blame him for being late? Surely they would understand, once he told them what had happened.
OR John knocked on the door. Damn! I'm late. Still, it's a wonder I made it all.
My question is can I mix these two styles when the main character is struggling with his thoughts? John knocked on the door. Would they blame him for being late? Damn them if they do! It probably wouldn't help if he got angry… Right, I really need to try to stay calm.
These are quick examples, don't judge my writing I'm just wondering what you think of this method? Are there better ways of doing inner dialogue/arguing with oneself? As far as I know they are both pretty common ways of writing thought, I'm just not as familiar with mixing both styles.