if there is no change in tenses
i am a writer.
became
he said he was a writer
You are absolutely correct.
The sentence: He said. “I am a writer” becomes He said he was a writer in reported speech.
if there is no change in tenses
i am a writer.
became
he said he was a writer
You are absolutely correct.
The sentence: He said. “I am a writer” becomes He said he was a writer in reported speech.