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#60: Three Flashback Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Author
Nanci Panuccio
Published
Wed 15 Sep 2021
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Flashbacks need to be handled with craft and intention. Just like any other interruption from the present story, a flashback can kick your reader out of the story.  And that's precisely what we want to avoid.

In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 common missteps writers make with flashback, and how to avoid them.

We'll explore how to:

  • Reign in overused flashbacks
  • Place flashbacks where they matter
  • Use repetition and variation to give your story a memory
  • Keep your reader grounded in time shifts


Also listen to:
Episode 12: Four Ways to Write Effective Flashback


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