When writing a fiction story do you write in past or present tense?

Answer 1

In your diary you can write personal feelings that you don't want share withh anyone.You can also write things that may have really hurt you or the opposite.And if you want to you can write about a journey or a dream that you had or that you would like to make it realize.

Answer 2

This is an assignment I gave often to my history classes and your teacher is looking to see how much you know about the time you are studying. Since it is a diary you will write it in the present tense as if you are living in the time. Remember that you can't add modern things if it is in the 1800's or earlier. There were no cars, phones, TV, computers or other things.

Answer 3

a diary is mostly in the past cus you can say what you did in the day, but it can be in the present cus you can say what your thinking right now

actually it can be in all three tenses. it can be in the future if you want it to be. to say what you want to do tomorow, or in a year

Answer 4

Either one, depending on your story. If you are writing something like a fictional diary, you might use both, ex. "This morning, I barely escaped the King's police force! At the moment, I'm resting in an alley. Oh, no! Can't write any longer, I can hear them coming!" Or your character could be recounting an adventure, so you'd write in past tense. If it's third person, it might be easier to write in past tense.

Answer 5

It's common to write fiction stories in past tense, as it tends to create a sense of distance between the reader and the events of the story. Present tense can be used for a more immediate and immersive feel, but it may not be as traditional in fiction writing. Ultimately, the choice of tense depends on the tone and style you want to convey in your story.

Answer 6

Most diary blogs are written in the past simple tense. The past simple tense simply means that an action to the writer has transpired.

Answer 7

in a diary who write a diary entry in past tense

Answer 8

It should be present because you should be writing it on the day whatever your event is happened.