A Question for Writers.
As someone who has always felt an affinity with Brian, moreso than Justin, I was surprised to find that it was Justin's voice I wrote my first fic with. And my second fic. I made myself write from a Brian POV next, (and it was HARD), but since then it's always been Justin.
I'm not sure why Justin's voice is easier for me to find. I think it's because Brian's pretty much a man of few words. Because so much of Brian's characterisation is about his actions, not his words. Because his emotions are so clearly visible on his face, but maybe not in his words.
But that kinda sucks when you want a write a Brian POV.
Some of the best Brian voices I've ever read were written by people who claim they don't actually like Brian that much, or by people who admit they love Justin just a little more than Brian.
I love Brian maybe just a smidgeon more than Justin, yet I find it impossible to write from his POV.
I think there's a question somewhere in that ramble. I'm not too sure what is though... :D
So, just tell me about finding your characters voices plze.