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When the Character Doesn’t Want to Go Back
Author– As their swords collide and the battle reaches its climax . .. FLASHBACK! Hero– Wait! What are you doing? Author– Perfect time for a flashback. Hero– No! It’s a terrible time. Villain– Let’s hear him out. Hero– Shut up. … Continue reading
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Tagged author, conversation, dialogue, flashbacks, humor, past, present, skit, writing
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Poetry Day: Boozing with Fiction
(This was a fun one I put together long ago. Wanted to see how many types of alcohol I could use before I ran out of steam.) Drink tequila with a pixie To say no would be quite risky Chug … Continue reading
7 Tips to Using Flashbacks and Not Lose the Audience
Flashbacks are popular. They’re also misused all the time because people think they can be dropped in whenever they want. It’s like having a smooth ride and then throwing a cardboard box in the way. Sure, you might run it … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, author, flashbacks, timelines, tips, transitions, writing
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Flashbacks: Fun with Timeline Tampering
I don’t use flashbacks because they never really worked for Third-Person Present tense writing. At least in my mind. If I’m showing what’s going on now then jumping into the past can make things confusing. Of course, I have an … Continue reading
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Tagged author, flashbacks, literary devices, origins, past, timelines, writing
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Starting at the End: Reverse Chronology
Don’t hold the term in the title against me. I couldn’t find a consistent label for when a story starts at the end. ‘Reverse chronology’ caught my eye a few times and I liked the sound of it. Makes sense … Continue reading
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Tagged author, beginnings, endings, fiction, sequence of events, timeline, writing
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Poetry Day: Booting Up
(Anybody else relate to this one?) My laptop wakes like a drunken snail. I only need to check my email. A shadow of its former speed. Does it not know my urgent need? I rarely add a program to its … Continue reading
In Medias Res: Starting a Story in the Middle
This is what caused me to think up this week’s topic: IN MEDIAS RES. I’d never heard of it even though I’m sure I’ve seen it. This is very popular in film noir, but it shows up in plenty of … Continue reading
7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles
We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite. A sunny day that might be really hot. You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal. It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, author, battles, fantasy, fiction, heat, nice day, sun, sword & sorcery, tips, writing
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