Writing Excuses Writing Excuses Season 3 Episode 4: Non Linear Story Telling
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Jun 8, 2009 Exploring the challenges and rewards of non-linear storytelling, this podcast discusses the advantages of flashbacks and in media res. They analyze effective and ineffective aspects of non-linear narratives, cautioning against overly ambitious projects. Emphasis on creating suspense and engaging the audience through strategic use of flashbacks.
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Purposeful Nonlinear Storytelling
- Use nonlinear storytelling to arrange climaxes at the right pacing in your story.
- Avoid random chronology; it should enhance the story's impact and suspense.
Masterable Story Structure Advice
- Don't bite off more than you can chew with nonlinear storytelling in your first novel.
- Use form experiments sparingly to master story structure and pacing.
Brandon's Flashback Framing Fail
- Brandon Sanderson shared a flashback-heavy story he wrote as a teen that was confusing.
- The exciting flashback story got ruined by a boring framing story about a man crossing a desert.