09-14-2023, 08:05 AM | #31 |
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The problem was caused by a dose of "present tense" in scripts. Feeding more of it might help scriptwriting, but would be contra-indicated for grey matter used to read novels.
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09-16-2023, 11:00 PM | #32 | |
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Just came across this web page that discusses use of tense when writing Star Trek stories and it reminded me of this thread.
https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki...:Point_of_view Quote:
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09-21-2023, 06:10 PM | #34 |
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I just finished Whisper Down the Lane which alternates between chapters written in first person present tense and flashback chapters written in third person past tense. Either way, rcentros would enjoy at least half of the book.
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A lot of new adult books are written in the present tense. Some young adult books are in the present tense, too. (I think The Hunger Games was in the present tense?) |
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