Jenn, Author at Herded Words

First Person Point of View [5 Times to Use When Writing a Novel]

Learn about 5 times you should use first person point of view, including bestselling and award-winning examples. Plus get writing prompts & exercises.

Past Tense vs Present Tense: A Novel Writing Guide

A comparison of past tense vs present tense. Which should you write your novel in? See pros & cons, modern examples & get writing practice exercises.

Writing a Story in Present Tense

Present tense happens now. Writing a story in present tense doesn’t have to be hard. Check out 5 times you should, examples plus prompts & exercises.

Writing a Story in Past Tense

Writing a story in past tense is most common in genre fiction. Learn about 5 times to choose past tense & get activities to practice writing your story.