Write it as if it was happening right now, but include hints that it happened

Jan 27, 2015
4:56:05pm

hessrp

in the past. You could be really obvious and start out with "It is the year 1995", or you could be more subtle about it. Maybe you mention what grade you are in.

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You English people:

crazY

1/27/15 4:49pm

Umm . . . write it in present tense?

SoCalCoug

1/27/15 4:51pm

How, though?

crazY

1/27/15 4:53pm

I walk through the door. I turn left. I ask.

gustav88

1/27/15 4:55pm

Narrate it in 1st person

ldssdl

1/27/15 4:55pm

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Buffalo

1/27/15 4:56pm

Write it as if it was happening right now, but include hints that it happened

hessrp

1/27/15 4:56pm

That makes more sense. Thanks for the help.

crazY

1/27/15 4:57pm

Use phrases like "So I says to the guy..." that sound like present tense but are

Mikey

1/27/15 4:53pm

Perfect coming from a Mikey. What line of business are you in?

Coach's Dad

1/27/15 4:56pm

Waste management

Mikey

1/27/15 5:00pm

Why don't you write the story in future tense. That would be entertaining.

Blue Ghost

1/27/15 5:00pm

You're right. I'll do it!

crazY

1/27/15 5:04pm

Future Tense you say...

Dread Pirate Westley

1/27/15 5:10pm

I'm not English, and I'm offended by the your use of "you."

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