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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!
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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.
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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!