Using Backstory in Chapter 1 Without Adding Backstory

I’m rewriting a story to take care of some issues. While struggling with the first chapter, I saw David Corbett’s article, “Backstory From the Front” published in Writers Digest July/August 2016. His concept of how to use backstory is exactly what I needed. I’m talking about stories that rely on empathy for dramatic impact. In […]

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