Writing Tip – tenses

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 - Thinking, Tip

Shifting tenses is tricky and can be confusing for the reader.  Think about which moment in time you’re in and try to stick with it, so the reader can settle back in their seat and enjoy the story without feeling like they’re time-travelling – unless, of course, that’s what you want them to feel.

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