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Question How do I cover many years with little activity without it feeling rushed?
In a story that I am writing, due to some time travel issues, the protagonists will have to wait a number of years before the next stage of the story happens. Things that happen between then and now might be very boring (settlement building, general life). For example, if Bob is stranded on an islan...
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over 7 years ago
Question Flashback or Framing, does either work
After reading up on flashbacks, both on this site and others, I learned that flashbacks should be used sparingly since most readers enjoy a story from A to Z. I feel very strongly about having a form of a flashback, but can't decide which would be more appropriate. I want to hook the reader by displa...
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over 7 years ago