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It's a matter of opinion and preference when it comes to choosing 1st person or 3rd person narration. To some, it doesn't matter. Certain writers do better with 1st person narrative rather than 3rd, and while most people will say that 3rd person POV is more preffered, you can choose either one.
As a writer who writes their stories in 3rd person, you do have a bigger advantage. You are the fly on the wall and you get to see and hear everything regarding your characters, but you also get to hear their thoughts. Something you have to keep in mind though is, while you're the author and the narrator, you shouldn't be noticeable. It's as if you're a silent voice, forgotten as well as ignored in the story itself.
For those who enjoy to read, they don't want to remember who the writer is, they don't want to be distracted by the narration in the story; all they want is the story itself. Even though it's all a fiction, they want to be in on the action and every word you write, they see as theirs. While your speech may differ from that of your reader, you have to make sure you're not a distraction to them. You're invisible.
That means that even though the narrator and author are the same person, the reader will choose to ignore both, and that is actually a plus for you as a writer.
The viewpoint character is the character you choose to writer about. Their emotions, behavior, speech, all of it falls into your hands and you can read their thoughts - something you can't do in 1st person POV. There aren't many limitations here. What you should avoid is jumping from one character to the next while writing the same chapter. Multiple character viewpoint writing is acceptable but it tends to be too much, even confusing and distracting, for the reader. Designating chapters for each character and using it to show their POV makes for a much better story.
As writers we tend to forget and get easily distracted when it comes to our writing. We don't see what others see in our stories, that's where reviews help. Specifying what you'd like your reader to pay more attention to helps in improving all aspects of the writing. And if you have questions, always ask. 
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Responses from my last newsletter...
An apple a day....  wrote: Hi Gaby, I like this encouraging newsletter and how you put one review (or rejection) in perspective. As for your question, I try to write a combination of what I know and how I feel because that is what I look for when I read...always looking for the back story  .
Thank you, Connie, and thanks for answering my question! I do the same thing - whenever I am writing.
Quick-Quill  wrote: I don't like 50 Shades of Grey. The subject doesn't interest me yet its a best seller and a movie. I think Dan Browns last book the lost Symbol was a poor example of what he is capable of writing. Others liked it. What will people buy? Why do people not buy a book others think is great? Is it Genre or poor writing? Maybe a good newsletter.
I think we won't ever be able to please everyone and since everyone has different tastes, well, they'll look for different writers. I've heard and read so much controversy when it comes to 50 Shades of Grey that I'm tempted to read it and see what all the fuss is about.
billikus wrote: Do you write what you know or what you feel?
I write what I see in my mind's eye, a movie, of sorts, that plays out as I typity-typity on the keyboard. I never know how it will end, but I just go with the flow as the story reveals itself.
I'm guessing you don't go by an outline. Sounds familiar. There are times where ideas come flying faster than words and an outline seems impossible to create.
ladeecaid wrote: I know this is late, but well...I'm sorry. I just wanted to give my input. I write what I know. However, if I am writing about something I have limited knowledge on, like being adopted, I have to write about how I think my character would handle certain situations. I have to dig down deep into my psyche and get a feel for such a situation. Therefore, the line between what I know and what I feel become blurred. Or perhaps they mingle.
I'm pretty sure that writing what we know and what we feel comes both into play eventually. Without feelings, how are we to create passionate characters who'll attract readers?
Thank you all for your wonderful response! 
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