Anyone Feel like helping a noob??

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0 likes 7 Sep 2011

So tried getting my 1st story published, and ya no go. Was gammar stuff, saying was going from present to past tense. I am going to have a read and edit later but was looking to see if anyone could give a hand.

Thank you

RumpleForeskin

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0 likes 7 Sep 2011

Switching between past and present is a problem most newbie writers face. While waiting for your first Pulitzer to show up, you might try:

Find a grammar site that will give you a heads-up on the subject. There are many.

Try reading your story out loud. Many folks find it easier to hear the switches than to pick them up visually.

Practice, practice, practice (sorry, couldn't help myself) smile

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0 likes 8 Sep 2011

Quote by SexiSkye

So tried getting my 1st story published, and ya no go. Was gammar stuff, saying was going from present to past tense. I am going to have a read and edit later but was looking to see if anyone could give a hand.

Thank you

I'll be honest, I don't really remember having that problem.

But it's really easy to get past I think. If you're writing a story, I always find it best to be one step ahead, so while writing, in your head plan the next part. Example.

I looked at my watch, I must go to the shop I said to myself.

Now, as I was writing that^ My character was at the door, because I was planning ahead.

Just remember to plan in the present, not past. (:

Good luck and welcome.