Past Tense & Present Tense Blunders
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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.
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practicing makes it perfect in understanding!
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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
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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
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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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Hello, I wanted to add my point of view. As for me, the most appropriate tense for storytelling is the past tense.
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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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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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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.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.
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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!
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