First-person Present Tense is often hated, but why? In this episode we chat about the reasons many dislike it, but also the ways it can be useful. We share excerpts from our writing that illustrate possible ways to tackle some common pitfalls of this tense/POV combo, as well.
CORRECTION:
Toward the end of the podcast while discussing Howl's Moving Castle, Avery incorrectly refers to Sophie as the middle child instead of the eldest. Sorry, that drink was a strong one, whoops.
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Drinks from this Episode:
Matcha Elderflower Last Word
Greatest CEO In The World
Maple-Cherry Shrub Recipe:
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Ep094 (Mini-Ep): Titles
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