Episode Description
In episode 62, Leslie and Alyssa critique the opening of Jenn Hale and Holly Mora’s Forged, a young adult paranormal adventure. They discuss beginning hooks, flashbacks, similes, repetitive structure, and echoes.
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Show Notes
“Flashbacks are sometimes necessary because telling a story in chronological order is not always the best choice. They are similar to actual scenes that take place during the time frame of the story itself; they allow you to show instead of telling the reader about an important event. Similarly, the scene-setting of a flash forward can deliver emotional content more effectively than a sentence or two that simply tells the reader that the dying woman thought about her children growing up without her and felt sad.
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