Backstory is tricky to interweave into your story effectively. - TopicsExpress



          

Backstory is tricky to interweave into your story effectively. Sometimes, it is introduced too soon, or all at once in one large info-dump. At other times, its power is undercut by giving it away for free before the reader has been primed to hunger for it, or by failing to take advantage of the motivating power of shameful secrets. When and how can backstory be feathered in effectively? Think of it as a series of skeletons in the closet your protagonist does not want to reveal, then analyze your piece for optimal timing, setting and delivery method. For more, head to Susan Forests post at SFWA! sfwa.org/2014/08/back-story-secrets/
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 23:00:58 +0000

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