"Carol, I agree with every one of Greta's criteria. I'll happily look at your story."
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Rosemarie Connolly
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Pauline Frederica Kiernan commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"You're very welcome, Rosemarie.
I'm a little anxious that I may have got you OVERTHINKING this.
But I'll just add another two cents' worth - Sorry!
You say most of the chapter is flashback. Is there a way you could break the…"
Rosemarie Connolly commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"Thanks so much, Pauline.
Those are all good points to keep in mind. I really need to step back and spend some time deciding how necessary some of those moments are. I really appreciate all of your advice.
Thanks again!
Rosemarie"
Pauline Frederica Kiernan commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"Hi again.
It's a little difficult for me to advise as I haven't seen the MS, but if you're not writing flashback in the present tense, it's important to make the events and characters of that flashback as compelling as the rest…"
Rosemarie Connolly commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"Thank you, Pauline, for your thoughts.
It's been a while since I posted this, and at the moment I'm trying to rewrite the first third or so of the novel, trying to incorporate this information through dialogue and little flashbacks (ones…"
Pauline Frederica Kiernan commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"Hi Rosemarie
I've just seen your last question which I didn't see before.
'How do you convey necessary background information?'
Not sure you have to!
If this is the opening of the novel the last thing you want to do is explain…"
Pauline Frederica Kiernan commented on the blog post 'The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?'
"Hi Rosemarie,
Not having seen your novel I can't comment on your particular case, but I can offer a few guidelines that my writers have found helpful.
The perhaps unhelpfu thing I should start off saying is: IT ALL DEPENDS what effect you are…"
Rosemarie Connolly replied to the discussion 'Free Online Writer Conferences' in the group Virtual Critique Group
"Greta, thanks so much! These sounds great."
Rosemarie Connolly replied to the discussion 'Which query text is better?' in the group Virtual Critique Group
"Tessa,
Given the choice between the two, I would go with number two. The first one feels disjointed between the first and second paragraph, and I found myself going back to the first one to find the connection between the two. I would think you want…"
Rosemarie Connolly replied to the discussion 'Call for submissions: Sisterhood of Strength' in the group Virtual Critique Group
"Sadhya,
I think this sounds like a great idea. Do you have any more specific guidelines for submission? Word count? Genre? ANd how should one contact you for submission?
I can't wait to see the final product for your project. Please let me…"
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The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?
I've been reading a lot of different blogs lately on writing. Flashbacks and incorporating backstory seems to be a relatively hot topic recently, and it's made me really question the opening chapter to my novel. The majority of it is flashback of the first person narrator as she's trying to fall asleep. I haven't liked the chapter for a long time, and am considering an overhaul to try and move the information elsewhere.So, I ask you: To flashback or not to flashback? Do you use it? If not, how…See More
Julia left a comment for Rosemarie Connolly
"Hi Rosemarie,welcome! Here is some information to help you get started at She Writes. Also, we have a ton of interesting groups on the site and would love to have you join any that might interest you!
We're so glad to have you here!
Julia"
Rosemarie Connolly commented on the group 'Virtual Critique Group'
"What a great group! I'm happy to look at most fiction. I just love reading and am happy to pitch in my two cents.
I'm working on a YA novel that involves love, magic, royalty, and a few minor fantasy elements in modern setting. If anyone…"
Rosemarie Connolly left a comment for Deborah Siegel
"Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm excited to be here."
Rosemarie Connolly left a comment for Kate Hanselman
"Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm excited to be here."
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- http://eastforgreeneyes.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @rosieanabelle
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The Flashback: Useful Tool or Instant Death?
Posted on June 13, 2010 at 6:36pm 6 Comments 0 Likes
I've been reading a lot of different blogs lately on writing. Flashbacks and incorporating backstory seems to be a relatively hot topic recently, and it's made me really question the opening chapter to my novel. The majority of it is flashback of the first person narrator as she's trying to fall asleep. I haven't liked the chapter for a long time, and am considering an overhaul to try and move the information elsewhere.
So, I ask you: To flashback or not to flashback? Do you use it?… Continue
So, I ask you: To flashback or not to flashback? Do you use it?… Continue
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- At 6:43am on June 7, 2010,
Julia said… - Hi Rosemarie,welcome! Here is some information to help you get started at She Writes. Also, we have a ton of interesting groups on the site and would love to have you join any that might interest you!
We're so glad to have you here!
Julia
- At 2:23pm on June 4, 2010,
Deborah Siegel said… - I'm welcoming you in today's blast too Rosemarie -- because you're the newest member to have joined today! Great to have you here.
All best,
Deborah Siegel
Founding Partner
Director of Content and Community
She Writes
- At 2:10pm on June 4, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Adding my voice to the welcome. Hope you'll enjoy it here!
Meg Waite Clayton
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www.megwaiteclayton.com
- At 9:21am on June 4, 2010,
Kate Hanselman said… - Welcome to She Writes Rosemarie! So glad to have you here.
Don’t forget to head over to the She Writes Blog and let us know what you think!
If you have any questions or feedback as you explore and use the site, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best,
-Kate
Managing Editor, She Writes Blog
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