Not as in anxious, but as in past/present tense shift I saw in Finders Keepers I just finished. I don't mean the flashback chapters to 1979, but within the chapters. Loved it of course, and don't know if shift is even the right word. As an example, "Pete wondered what do and decided to place the call." vs. "Pete wonders what to do, decides, and places the call." Mr. King didn't write that, just my [like] example.
I was wondering the advantages of either approach and why both are used in the book.
I had my 1st novel (The Puppeteers) published in 2004 with highly limited success. I had no idea what I was doing, yet somehow found a publisher. Then kids came along, so new priorities. All have since moved out and am 95% done with first draft of novel #2; this time with the help of great books like On Writing by Mr. King along with other great references by Dwight Swain, Jack Bickham and others.
Any input greatly appreciated.
I was wondering the advantages of either approach and why both are used in the book.
I had my 1st novel (The Puppeteers) published in 2004 with highly limited success. I had no idea what I was doing, yet somehow found a publisher. Then kids came along, so new priorities. All have since moved out and am 95% done with first draft of novel #2; this time with the help of great books like On Writing by Mr. King along with other great references by Dwight Swain, Jack Bickham and others.
Any input greatly appreciated.