[identity profile] ivanolix.livejournal.com 2011-10-31 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
I find present tense to be a mixed bag. I almost exclusively like reading/writing it for action and smut fics—the urgency really helps sell the scene. When used in any other way...I'm about 50/50 on the resulting quality.

[identity profile] rose-griffes.livejournal.com 2011-10-31 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
When used in any other way...I'm about 50/50 on the resulting quality.
Huh, interesting! I usually don't notice once I get past the first paragraph, unless there's something awkward about it that forces my attention.