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I know that some people say flashbacks are to be frowned upon. But I’m in a situation where I feel a flashback could maybe be more effective. It’s a crime/drama/mystery. Basically, Greg has gone...
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System
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2019-12-08T07:37:33Z (almost 5 years ago)
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Marcus Meier
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2019-12-08T07:37:33Z (almost 5 years ago)
I know that some people say flashbacks are to be frowned upon. But I’m in a situation where I feel a flashback could maybe be more effective. It’s a crime/drama/mystery. Basically, Greg has gone missing. In the scene, the detectives are interviewing Greg’s girlfriend. She tells an emotional short story about how Greg was acting strange the last time she saw him. The story she tells takes place right before the screenplay starts. I originally planned that the girlfriend would just tell it normally, but I’ve been thinking that a flashback could pack more punch. And it could add character empathy/development. Also, the scene is running a little long and I think a flashback could break up the length. What do you guys think? Am I a bad writer for thinking this? Yay or nay? Thanks! :)
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System
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2018-01-03T03:31:22Z (almost 7 years ago)
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