Hello Future Me

On Writing: Flashbacks and Backstory! (Patreon)

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2019-12-12 22:23:19

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2024-05

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how to worldbuilding writing

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So, I have to be honest, I don't like flashbacks. I rarely ever see them done well, and most of the time they just slow the pacing by giving me information on a character sure, but not information that actively feels like it's moving the story forward or vital for me to understand the front story in the first place.

That said, let's talk through (1) whether you should have flashbacks/backstory at all (2) when to use them, (3) how to structure them, and (4) trauma — how they're often used.

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On Writing: Flashbacks and Backstory!

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