How to Create Relevant Backstory that Drives (Not Stalls) a Novel
Author: Sandy Vaile
Originally published in Hearts Talk eZine's March edition 2023
Creating compelling backstory is essential for developing rich well-rounded characters that capture the interest of readers.
However, the wrong backstory can turn into an information dump that slows a story’s pace to a yawn. Read on to find out how to create backstory that is relevant to the plot, so it won’t detract from what’s important: the story.
It’s not enough to know everything about a character’s past, lik...
Originally published in Hearts Talk eZine's March edition 2023
Creating compelling backstory is essential for developing rich well-rounded characters that capture the interest of readers.
However, the wrong backstory can turn into an information dump that slows a story’s pace to a yawn. Read on to find out how to create backstory that is relevant to the plot, so it won’t detract from what’s important: the story.
It’s not enough to know everything about a character’s past, lik...
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