Channel: Ellen Brock

Category: Howto & Style

Tags: backstoryhow toeditorfictionadvicecreativeeditinghelpflashbackswritingwriterellen brocknovel

Description: Flashbacks can be an engaging way to convey backstory, but flashbacks must be both important to the story and entertaining. I discuss flashbacks in published novels, why they work, and how you can apply the technique to your own fiction. Free Workshop (scroll towards bottom of post): ellenbrockediting.com/2018/08/06/novel-boot-camp-first-page-critique-workshop Twitter: twitter.com/EllenMBrock Tip Jar: paypal.me/EllenBrock