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Rewind: How Much Backstory Does Your Reader Really Need to Know?
Manage episode 420663931 series 3006220
How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need?
In this reprise episode from the deep in the vault, learn what backstory is important for you to know as the author, and what backstory belongs on the page.
In this episode, we'll cover:
- The two things you need to get clear on when it comes to backstory
- The importance of crafting backstory that adapts to your story
- The actor's technique to developing character through backstory
- How to decide what backstory is significant to your storyline and to your readers
Explore Your Character's Backstory with Your FREE Character Questionnaire Here
Also Listen To:
Episode 12: Four Ways to Write Effective Flashbacks
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
250 episodes
Manage episode 420663931 series 3006220
How much backstory does your story need? And how much backstory does your reader need?
In this reprise episode from the deep in the vault, learn what backstory is important for you to know as the author, and what backstory belongs on the page.
In this episode, we'll cover:
- The two things you need to get clear on when it comes to backstory
- The importance of crafting backstory that adapts to your story
- The actor's technique to developing character through backstory
- How to decide what backstory is significant to your storyline and to your readers
Explore Your Character's Backstory with Your FREE Character Questionnaire Here
Also Listen To:
Episode 12: Four Ways to Write Effective Flashbacks
Want to join a community of like-minded writers? Need inspiration and support? Join us in our private Writer Unleashed Community Facebook Group. It's totally free to join.
250 episodes
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