tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post2529923874022473330..comments2023-12-29T11:39:14.271-06:00Comments on 4RV Reading, Writing, & Art News: Where to Start your StoryVivian Zabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-50843552289147095632013-02-22T13:56:12.047-06:002013-02-22T13:56:12.047-06:00Less is more. If the backstory is required, it can...Less is more. If the backstory is required, it can be woven into the book through dialogue or as you did with a flashback, and then only what is required in that particular scene.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430429165603634058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-32945211123539685042013-02-22T13:03:57.349-06:002013-02-22T13:03:57.349-06:00Vivian, I put a lot of work and research into thos...Vivian, I put a lot of work and research into those chapters. When I cut them, I saved them in a folder. In spite of my fondness for them, I realized they did not belong in the story. Margaret Fielandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639464925210908450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-7553702600718655842013-02-22T10:06:16.641-06:002013-02-22T10:06:16.641-06:00Peggy, I read so many entries/submissions that sta...Peggy, I read so many entries/submissions that start with back story, and with boring back story. Thank you for pointing out the problem.<br />Vivian Zabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129178812565073972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-68843605143690266092013-02-22T08:53:42.926-06:002013-02-22T08:53:42.926-06:00Margaret,
I agree with Karen's comments. I do...Margaret,<br />I agree with Karen's comments. I do love your last statement. It's one to remember. Simple; yet profound. Linda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16517546647672781332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2925401174378785919.post-26221740882274619162013-02-22T08:48:20.398-06:002013-02-22T08:48:20.398-06:00Margaret, this is sound advice. Knowing where to s...Margaret, this is sound advice. Knowing where to start a story can be tricky. I like "beginning at the beginning." You don't want to start with backstory.Karen Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.com