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Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: March 16th, 2020, 1:36 pm
by fertooos
I would correct them now before writing that way becomes a habit. But really, just have fun. Try to find your self-confidence and enjoy what you are doing.

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: July 31st, 2021, 1:49 am
by jenifer04
practicing makes it perfect in understanding!

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: March 30th, 2022, 10:30 am
by rudrisazz
I think most people probably suffer from this at least a little bit. Pick a tense (almost always past tense) and be consistent. My preferred method is to write my story down and then go back and read it aloud. The tense changes (along with a zillion other things) will stick out to you and you just correct them then. Good luck! mobdro

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: December 1st, 2022, 8:18 am
by jamessbuzzz
I've recently become interested in the reasons/methods writers use in regards to switching tenses. I was wondering if you might recommend some further reading on the topic. vidmate.app stream videos

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: January 5th, 2023, 8:00 am
by jankihaii3
I changed one of my books from first to third person, then first again. WIth tense, you'l l mainly focus on the verbs.

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Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: January 12th, 2023, 8:41 am
by stewardcampbell
Hello, I wanted to add my point of view. As for me, the most appropriate tense for storytelling is the past tense.

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: February 11th, 2023, 12:54 am
by aawetu
I think most people probably suffer from this at least a little bit. Pick a tense (almost always past tense) and be consistent. My preferred method is to write my story down and then go back and read it aloud. The tense changes (along with a zillion other things) will stick out to you and you just correct them then. Good luck!

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: February 18th, 2023, 3:17 am
by aawetu
Thomas Harris' Hannibal Rising and others of the Hannibal saga switch tenses from present past to present during scenes where a sociopathic character perpetrates a deviant behavior.
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Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: April 12th, 2023, 2:17 am
by Aava
stewardcampbell wrote: January 12th, 2023, 8:41 am FM WhatsAppHello, I wanted to add my point of view. As for me, the most appropriate tense for storytelling is the past tense.
I agree! Past tense is often used in storytelling for consistency. It helps create a sense of immersion and makes the events feel like they've already taken place.

Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: April 20th, 2023, 4:16 am
by axedztop
I strongly recommend past tense, unless you're writing for children (the rest of us generally find present tense annoying).
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Re: Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders

Posted: March 21st, 2024, 6:30 am
by FrankHill
Hey, don't worry, you're not alone! Mixing tenses is super common in drafts. It's all about getting your ideas down first. You can tidy up later during editing. Keep pushing through!