tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post3485976312508484074..comments2023-10-17T02:45:32.118-07:00Comments on Teagan Kearney/G.N. Kearney: Writer: BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS – USING FLASHBACKS.Teagan Kearneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13864654573656208478noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post-64050960497681892042013-05-26T20:50:55.377-07:002013-05-26T20:50:55.377-07:00Teagan -- I like this statement.
"Flashbacks...Teagan -- I like this statement.<br /><br />"Flashbacks relieve the momentum of the dramatic present, yet they themselves are usually of a dramatic nature."<br /><br />I've tried to use the few short stories I've written. Thanks for the food for thought!ajwrites57https://www.blogger.com/profile/11336457490614262094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post-46883489434042275572013-05-25T05:23:51.085-07:002013-05-25T05:23:51.085-07:00Teagan, I think you hit the nail on the head about...Teagan, I think you hit the nail on the head about flashbacks. They can change a reader's whole perspective and give enough of a variance from the usual timeline to ensure that they're still hooked. Plus, learning more about the character's past has always been enjoyable for me. I think that it'd be especially helpful, though, if it was done in books that utilized in media res. Nice post and best of luck with your novel's beta!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post-80356367502616449182013-05-24T09:49:29.020-07:002013-05-24T09:49:29.020-07:00Thank you both for your positive comments - I feel...Thank you both for your positive comments - I feel so encouraged by your responses. I think that for those of us who write, it's an ongoing challenge which is yet deeply satisfying. Good writing and best wishes.Teagan Kearneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864654573656208478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post-76239807966863636062013-05-24T07:23:02.295-07:002013-05-24T07:23:02.295-07:00Yes, I tend to use flashbacks in my writing to giv...Yes, I tend to use flashbacks in my writing to give depth to the characters. As you say, though, I try to do it judiciously. <br />Hope you make your deadline. I'm useless with deadlines! <br />Christine<br />cicampbellblog.wordpress.comcichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07318428917191208795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1315110216376330269.post-61572867684068475882013-05-24T03:13:46.356-07:002013-05-24T03:13:46.356-07:00What wonderful advice! I'm hoping my readers g...What wonderful advice! I'm hoping my readers get the reason for my character's dreams and it make great sense. I enjoy the feel of a book, but I will have to re-think getting a Kindle. No worries, you'll make your deadline! Thanks for the advice. The best!Takinganewpathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422172784831018696noreply@blogger.com