Hi all
I'm experimenting with past/ present tense in my MS, would it be ok to use both? i.e One character's POV told in present tense, the other told in past? Would that be too confusing? Has anyone seen good examples of that working?
Many thanks
Hi all
I'm experimenting with past/ present tense in my MS, would it be ok to use both? i.e One character's POV told in present tense, the other told in past? Would that be too confusing? Has anyone seen good examples of that working?
Many thanks
comma.dy
Thanks Steve.
Thanks too Jimmy :) the past tense of comma??? Comma'd :) ??
Hia Clare, I agree you should have a go. My only advice is to keep one section in one tense, don't be tempted to transition from one to another (without a clear break) until you're happy with what you've written and how it tells the story. There are exceptions, for example speech might be, and often is, in a different tense.
I've written recently in past, present and that curious in-between of journal writing and there is nothing worse than finding you've switched tense without realising it! Read everything back aloud and you'll find and correct any slip-ups.
Have a go and enjoy!
Steve