Tips on Creative writing (2 Viewers)

[Absolutezero]

also in reference to the teenage angst- the character is a10 year old

It's still angst though. Teen angst has been regarded as a broad term for a while now, encompassing the angst of pretty much anyone under 21 or so.

write in present tense

Depends on the story really. If its a straight narrative style story, present tense is the way to go.

 

[imnotwallace]

whether its angst or not, the marker will think its angst unless you double up on pedal and get to the point to prove it isn't.

 

[kaz1]

Read often and it will come naturally.

Not necessarily.