I had been writting vs I have been writting

The correct phrase is 'I have been writing.' The use of 'have been' indicates a present perfect continuous tense, which is used to describe an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. 'I had been writing' is incorrect in this context.

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I had been writting

This phrase is incorrect. It uses 'had been' which is not suitable for describing an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.

The correct phrase should be 'I have been writing' to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing in the present.

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It could be me and I could be writting something about a group, that they didn't like.
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That's how you're writting it?
THE CASTLE - Michael Haneke based on writtings by Franz Kafka
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I had a pseudonym once, but I had it legally changed.
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If I had to explain all these weapons, I had nothing.
I had to make sure I had your complete attention.
I had to have the white socks. I had a foot infection.
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I had nothing except the money I had stolen.
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I have been writting

This phrase is correct. It uses 'have been' to indicate a present perfect continuous tense, which is suitable for describing an action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present.

Use 'I have been writing' to describe an action that began in the past and is still ongoing in the present.

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I had been writting vs I have been writting