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Let's talk about tense, baby, let's talk about POV

Oct 04, 202434 minSeason 6Ep. 3
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Episode description

Even if you're a true pantser, there are some decisions that must be made before you can start writing. Choosing a point of view to write from is necessary, as is deciding on a tense. But how do you know which one is right for you? What are your options, and what's the difference?

In today's episode, hosts Liz and Kristina discuss the different use cases for past, present and future tense, and weigh the pros and cons of the many various POV options out there.

Links referenced in the episode:
Different verb tenses
Second person point of view
Third person narrator POV

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