Tag Archives: transitions

Questions 3: Cliffhangers and Transitions

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just dive right into the questions. What advice would you give an author about writing a smooth scene transition? What advice would you give an author about writing a cliffhanger? What is a pet peeve about any type of … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past: Types of Closures and Cliffhangers

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Back on October 1, 2014, I made the following post.  Nearly forgot about it, but I realized it can work better than another 7 tips post.  Enjoy.) Even if you’re nervous about writing the ending of your story, it has … Continue reading →

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Cliffhangers and Transitions

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Now, I know cliffhangers might be seen as a type of transition.  I simply didn’t remember if there was a special name for a smoother flow into a scene.  So, I’m going to use the terms as separate entities. Both … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Flashbacks and Not Lose the Audience

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

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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