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#61: Alternatives to Chronological Story Time You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Author
Nanci Panuccio
Published
Wed 22 Sep 2021
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Don't  think or write chronologically? No worries. Stories bend to their own laws of time.

In today's episode, we'll look at 4 ways to manipulate time in your story. These will give you more range as the author,  and more tension and suspense for your reader.

We'll explore:

  • Using  flashbacks to frame your story
  • Using the figure 8 structure around an image or event
  • Creating suspense through flash forwards
  •  Reverse Chronological Order

Also Listen to:
3 Common Flashback Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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