Well, start by focusing on the actions and experiences of the characters as they happen in the present moment. Describe events as they unfold without getting too bogged down in past or future references.
First off, focus on the immediate thoughts and feelings of your narrator. Use present tense verbs like 'I think', 'I feel', 'I do'. Also, make the story feel immediate and immersive. It can really draw the reader in.
To write in first person present tense, you need to make the story feel immediate and raw. Use lots of 'I' statements and describe things as they are unfolding in the moment. It can make the reader feel more connected to the action.
I stand on the edge of the cliff. The wind is whipping through my hair. I look down at the vast ocean below. I can hear the waves crashing against the rocks. I'm here because I need to think. I've been through so much lately. My heart is heavy with worry. But as I stand here, I start to feel a glimmer of hope. I realize that I have the strength to face whatever comes my way.
One characteristic is the sense of immediacy. It makes the events feel like they are happening right now. For example, in 'The Catcher in the Rye', Holden's actions seem more vivid as if we are seeing them as they occur. Another is the ability to show multiple perspectives easily. In a novel like 'Gone Girl', switching between Nick and Amy's viewpoints in present - tense third - person gives a comprehensive view of the situation. Also, it can create a certain objectivity while still allowing for in - depth character exploration.
Well, first make sure your descriptions and actions feel immediate. Use simple and vivid language to convey what's happening right now.
Just focus on describing actions and events as they happen right now. Use simple and clear language. For example, 'I walk to the store' instead of 'I walked to the store'.
Just focus on describing the events as they are happening right now. Use simple and vivid language to make the readers feel like they're in the moment.
Start by imagining the story unfolding in real-time. Describe events as they happen without looking back. Make the language immediate and vivid.
Well, there's 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. The third person present tense in this novel helps in bringing out the magical and somewhat dark atmosphere of the story. Then there's 'The Magicians' by Lev Grossman. It uses the third person present tense to follow Quentin's journey through a magical world filled with challenges and self - discovery. Also, 'Red Rising' by Pierce Brown can be considered. While it has elements of science - fiction, it also has a strong fantasy aspect and the third person present tense is used effectively to tell the story of Darrow's rise to power.
Just describe the events as they are happening right now. Use present tense verbs like 'run', 'eat', and 'talk'.