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Posts by Thom‭

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Q&A Non-linear style used by *Arrow*

I was wondering if there is a term for the non-linear narrative technique used by the TV series Arrow. That is, flashbacks from the past feed into the story line going on in the present. I'm think...

3 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by Thom‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Building empathy with a character and interest in a story

Your problem is that you don't know your character. Until you know what drives the protagonist, you can't know his obstacles and so you can't establish the tension you need. I had a book recommend...

posted 8y ago by Thom‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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Q&A Would a redemption story be a coming of age plot

I want to write a story about a man in a bad place in his life and how he finds his way back to his destiny. This seems to be to be a redemption story. Looking at Monkeys with Typewriters, it seem...

1 answer  ·  posted 8y ago by Thom‭  ·  last activity 4y ago by System‭

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