Should I switch from 3rd person to 1st?

[SprunkiRetake]

Hey everyone,

I’m writing a sci-fi novel in third person limited, but I’m struggling to get deep emotional connection with my main character. Her thoughts and feelings feel distant, especially in intense scenes. I rewrote one chapter in first person and it felt way more immediate—but I’m not sure if switching POV mid-draft is a terrible idea.

Has anyone here switched from 3rd to 1st partway through? Did it help? Or are there good ways to deepen emotional impact while staying in 3rd person?

Would really appreciate any advice.

[Voge1963]

That’s totally okay—many writers switch to first person temporarily to find the character’s voice, then convert it back to third. To deepen emotion in third person, stay close to her thoughts, sensations, and immediate reactions rather than just describing actions.