“If the subject of verb tenses seems daunting, take heart. It certainly takes practice to become adept at using tenses properly. How does an author navigate tenses with professional finesse, not only choosing the best tense but also sticking to it through flashbacks and/or foreshadowing?”

Source: Editor’s Corner: That’s My Tense, and I’m Sticking to It!

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