I'm starting something new, and I'm not sure if I should write it in past or present. Which do you prefer, and think is best?
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Lizzie- Posts : 272
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Past or Present?
Mac- No. 1 Poster
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Re: Past or Present?
It really depends. What do you prefer? What suits the story?
Generally, I think past is best. It's easier, more common and I think you can do a bit more with it. Present gives a sense of immediacy if that's what you want
Generally, I think past is best. It's easier, more common and I think you can do a bit more with it. Present gives a sense of immediacy if that's what you want
Emma- Posts : 216
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Re: Past or Present?
As Mac says, it depends on the story itself. Personally, if it's in third person, then I prefer past tense, but if it's in first person, I prefer present.
If you didn't mind giving some more info about this new story, then I could maybe give a more definite opinion
If you didn't mind giving some more info about this new story, then I could maybe give a more definite opinion
Lizzie- Posts : 272
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Re: Past or Present?
Well, I don't know what's it supposed to turn out like myself. But I'm doing it in third person, and I agree, I do have more options when writing in past tense.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Mac- No. 1 Poster
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Re: Past or Present?
Oh and I forgot to mention something - if you're writing in 1st person and there's a death scene, present is a bit better unless you're OK with a narrating dead character XD
Lizzie- Posts : 272
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Re: Past or Present?
HAHAHAHA, thanks, Mac! I'll keep that in mind
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