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Past tense vs. Present tense... which is better when writing a book?
In this episode I will first explain the difference between the two tenses, and then look at different genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and discuss which tense is more popular within each genre.
Links mentioned in this episode
Episode 3: Who's telling this story? Examining Different Points of View (POV)
Additional links (some are affiliate links)
Scrivener (the writing software I use)
AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)
The Sleepwalking Vampire (one of my books)
Social Media links
Threads
YouTube
TikTok
Bluesky
By Alba ArangoPast tense vs. Present tense... which is better when writing a book?
In this episode I will first explain the difference between the two tenses, and then look at different genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and discuss which tense is more popular within each genre.
Links mentioned in this episode
Episode 3: Who's telling this story? Examining Different Points of View (POV)
Additional links (some are affiliate links)
Scrivener (the writing software I use)
AlbaArango.com (my website and contact information)
The Sleepwalking Vampire (one of my books)
Social Media links
Threads
YouTube
TikTok
Bluesky