Do My Action Scenes Work? (Patreon)

i’ve seen a few comments saying some of my fight scenes are hard to follow and some people prefer to skip them, so i want to check in with y’all because other people say they prefer my action

i write exclusively from the limited perspective of the main character (or whoever the interlude is focused on). the only time i switch to objective (camera eye) perspective is for nameless grunts or background action that doesn’t need a POV character.

so my question is: do you struggle with my third-person limited writing style for fight scenes?

why i use third-person limited in combat

for me, this is the most immersive way to write action. the chaos, the uncertainty, the disorientation—it all hits harder when you’re locked inside one character’s head.

you don’t know what’s happening behind you.

you can only react to what you perceive in the moment.

every attack, feint, and mistake is yours to deal with in real time.

it’s visceral. it’s tense. it forces you to experience the fight, not just observe it.

why omniscient third-person is easier for readers

omniscient (god’s eye) can be way clearer because:✔️ it lets me jump between characters mid-fight.✔️ i can reveal tactics and strategies no single character knows.✔️ i can show threats before they happen, creating dramatic irony.✔️ it works well for large-scale battles with multiple key players.

it’s like watching a strategy game—you see everything, but you aren’t inside anyone’s head.

why objective third-person feels cinematic

objective (camera eye) is the most “show, don’t tell” style.✔️ no thoughts, just external action and dialogue.✔️ reads like a film scene, where everything is visual.✔️ forces me to show emotions through body language, movement, and reactions.

but it also distances you from the character. you’re watching them fight, not feeling what they feel.

so what works best for you?

i personally think third-person limited is the most immersive, but i want to know what you think.

do my fight scenes work for you?

are they hard to follow?

would you prefer more omniscient moments in big battles?

drop your thoughts in the comments—i want to get this right.