The Differences Between Complex and Simple Backstory

A complex backstory is a backstory that greatly impacts the events and development in the main plot. Complex backstories are often used in stories that feature one or more of the following: complicated motivations, keeping secrets from each other, not knowing their own pasts as well as they believe,. Keeping readers in the dark to allow for a reveal later on can be trickiest approach since it puts audiences at a remove from characters' development.