A writer may choose not to use the present tense in a narrative to create a sense of distance or to establish a different tone or mood. Additionally, using past tense can help convey a sense of reflection or provide a clearer timeline for the events being described.
Writer is a noun and has no tense. Write is a present tense verb (writes for the third person singular conjugation).
Present continuous tense of craft:I am craftingWe are craftingYou are craftingHe/She/It is craftingThey are crafting
A writer would not use the present tense when describing something which happened some time previously.
Not if the narrative is describing present tense. That is, if the narrative is describing what is happening right now. However, if it is mixing the tense, then it would be wrong.
True.
It is when a writer switches between tenses. For example, they might begin writing in the present tense but then they switch to writing in the past tense.
Stories take place at any time and place -- in the past, present, or future. The vast majority of stories use past tense for their narrative. Even stories that are set in the future will use a past tense narrative. Using present or future tense for your narrative is very rare.
Alice Walker uses present tense in "Beauty" to create a sense of immediacy and intimacy with the reader, making the narrative feel more personal and engaging. This choice allows the story to unfold as if happening in the present moment, enhancing the emotional impact of the narrative.
The verb is is the present tense.
The past tense of did is did. The present tense of did is do. The future tense of did is will do.
It was, (past tense) it is, (present tense) it will be( future tense)
Past tense I had Present tense I have Future Tense I will have