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Friday, May 24, 2013

Friday Round-Up - #234





Photo Credit: vikush

Beth K. Vogts helps writers understand the art of backstory.

Writers:  How do you handle backstory in your writing? Do you use character charts or write down their past experiences to get to know them/guide you in their reactions to situations?

Readers: How much character history do you like in the books you read?

Have a blessed weekend!


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4 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-ButcherMay 24, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    HI Susan .. love the image! If I wrote .. I see I'd have to have pages of notes .. so there was no muddle up.

    Have a peaceful weekend .. Hilary

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  2. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 24, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    Happy Friday, Hilary!

    I selected that graphic because it speaks to me of unusual characters.

    As far as backstory is concerned, I dole it out piecemeal. The reader gets the action up front, nothing to pull them out of the story. 30-60 pages worth of solid plot.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  3. Karen LangeMay 24, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    I keep some notes as I write, but not as many as I should. :) I follow your method with backstory. You are a good teacher. :)

    Blessings,
    Karen

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  4. Susan J. ReinhardtMay 25, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Hi Karen -

    Occasionally, I'll jot something down that I know I'll need to reference later in the story.

    Thanks for the compliment.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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