Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 4: Non Linear Story Telling
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Exploring the Use of Flashbacks in Storytelling and Narrative Depth
This chapter delves into the use of flashbacks in storytelling, drawing comparisons to in-scene narrative and discussing their effectiveness in enhancing a story's depth. It examines how flashbacks can provide essential narrative details, as seen in the Mistborn trilogy, while also emphasizing the need to avoid overuse and maintain a balance with nonlinear storytelling for a more compelling narrative structure.
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