Do you like writting or reading something in first person?

Question

I know a lot of people who don't seem to like reading things in present tense. I am writting something in first person (i've never written in first person before), and i'm afraid it may be kind of an infodump or have a lack of character development (of the other characters that isn't the one telling the story) Is there ceartian things i should do to keep the reader intrested?
I'm also writting in present tense..
And i also had a question, using -ing words are the present tense?

(sorry i probably should know these things)

Answer 1

Writing something in past tense doesn't necessarily mean that it is bound to be terrible. It is just like any other form of writing, it is just harder to write, and therefore, is much more likely to "suck." As for it being written in first person, I have read many wonderful books in first person that were very well written, it all depends on what YOU are good at writing.
Also, I think you may be slightly confused. Writing in first person is when you use words such as: I, you, we, us
Writing in present tense means that as you write you would be saying "and now he is reading a book." It means it is happening NOW.
A story in first person isn't always present tense and the other way around. Sorry if you already understoood that it just didn't look like it.
As far as a -ing always being present tense, I think the people before me pretty much have it covered.
Good luck!!! ;)

Answer 2

Many successful, bestselling authors write in first person, especially writers of detective stories and some even write as the opposite sex. You end up getting a lot of insight into the person's character, because you know what s/he's thinking and feeling too.
It doesn't have to be boring.
Developing character is a little harder. In the only novel I did in first person, she ended up sounding like me.
I think present tense works as well. It makes the narrative much more immediate, although it's not easy to keep up. It takes a lot of skill, but you can interject memories and events from the past for variety.

Answer 3

If you're looking to get published in fiction, you will need to write in third person past tense. Try to follow one character, but use third person. Occassionally changing characters you follow is okay if you do it right. If you are writing a memoir to get published (pretty difficult), you can write in first person past tense.

Avoid -ing words. They can be past, present, or future depending on other verbs. Try to really minimize them in your writing, though.

I'm treasurer of a writer's club that serves Northern California and we have a lot of published authors ... some best sellers. This is what the industry is looking for. My personal preference, I don't like first person in most situations, but sometimes it works well and is refreshing. Present tense ... I hate it.

If you're not looking to get published, write however you want.

Answer 4

I don't mind first person narratives, but I HATE things written in the present tense. Reconsider that, please.

-ing words depend on the helping verb attached to them.

"I am running" is present tense. "I was running" is past tense. Both use the same -ing word.

Answer 5

-ing depends ~ I can be present or past tense... It can even be future tense! Here are some examples...

>> I AM shopping.

>> I WAS shopping.

>> I WILL be shopping.

I personally think that 2nd preson and 3rd person are more interesting. Using first person constantly gets boring... You know what I mean? I this... I that... BORING!

Answer 6

i <3 both

Answer 7

it doesn't matter what tense if its written well