I Have Wrote or I Have Written? Which One Is Correct
Quick Answer
The correct form is "I have written."
"Written" is the past participle of "write." After have/has/had, always use "written," not "wrote."
Explanation
The verb "write" is an irregular verb with three forms:
| Base Form | Simple Past | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| write | wrote | written |
Simple Past: "wrote"
Used alone (no helping verb)
"I wrote a letter yesterday."
Past Participle: "written"
Used with have/has/had
"I have written three novels."
Rule: have/has/had + past participle (written), NOT simple past (wrote)
Examples
✔I have written many emails today.
✔She has written articles for major newspapers.
✔The book was written by a famous author.
✔I wrote a poem last night. (simple past - correct)
✘I have wrote to them many times.
✘Has she wrote back yet?
Common Mistake
Incorrect: I have wrote a complaint to the manager.
Correct: I have written a complaint to the manager.
Practice
Choose the correct form:
"She has _____ (wrote/written) several best-selling novels."