Angle of Vision: Reflection and Retrospection, Time and Tense
Writers of nonfiction prose rarely consider tense, though it is essential to orienting a reader. When we write about our own experiences, tense must be in control to allow retrospection—the consideration of the past from the vantage point of the present.
The Wedge: A Working Model for Nonfiction Storytelling
Learn a conceptual model for writing nonfiction to help you realize your vision.