Self-insertion is a literary device in which a character who is the real author of a work of fiction appears as a character within that fiction, either overtly or in disguise.
The device should not be confused with a first-person narrator, or an author surrogate, or a character somewhat based on the author, whether intentionally or not. Many characters have been described as unintentional self-insertions, implying that their author is unconsciously using them as an author surrogate.
Both, guilt and self-hatred together engulf us completely ... The real Self of every living being is the Pure Soul that resides within, and John (please insert your name here) is the relative Self.
The conversation kicked off on Monday when @wildflowerskys tweeted, "Hold UP people self insert while reading books?? book boyfriends don’t just mean the dudes you like best?!" ... Do most readers 'self-insert' into stories?.
Asked about Moore’s comments later on Wednesday night, Self said, “You guys know more than me ... 16, playing five minutes or fewer in four of his first five appearances before Self inserted him into the starting lineup in the first UCF game.
It’s really to the point where music accompanies any self care routine, including showering. Unlike analogue methods, where you consciously choose and insert cassettes or CDs, we now have an endless bowl of music.