Using Time Jumps in Fiction: Part 1 Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I’m exploring time jumps in fiction. Like the previous post about flashbacks, I’ll look at what time jumps are, and why we use them, and then in part 2, next week, I’ll share some tips on how to write them effectively, as well as a few examples of books in which time jumps have been handled brilliantly. So without further preamble from me, here is: Using Time Jumps in Fiction Time jumps, when used skillfully, can breathe life into storytelling, offering unique perspectives and helping narratives progress quicker, and even injecting an element of intrigue that keeps readers…

Using Time Jumps in Fiction: Part 1
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Red Herrings Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of red herrings, so without further preamble, let's get to it. Red Herrings Have you ever read a mystery novel that kept you guessing until the very end? Chances are, the author used some red herrings to throw you off track and keep you on the edge of your seat. What is a Red Herring?A red herring is a literary device deployed to mislead readers or characters within a story. Typically, it's a false clue which leads the audience down the wrong path, diverting their attention from the actual solution or outcome.

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SOUL-word Burning Sands, Episode 4 by SOUL-word More clowning around and more sparks flying...

A new episode of Burning Sands is up on Spotify! Hope it brings you grins!🤣

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» In Praise of Repetition Loops, Echoes, and the Power of Return

How to wield the power of repetition in your writing.
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Opinion | Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf When a private meeting goes unexpectedly.

Nice response to Bill Maher going out of his way to try and humanize Trump. These are literal things Maher said, while Trump is doing the things he is doing.
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Red Herrings Hi everyone! I hope you're all well. Today, I am delving into the topic of red herrings, so without further preamble, let's get to it. Red Herrings Have you ever read a mystery novel that kept you guessing until the very end? Chances are, the author used some red herrings to throw you off track and keep you on the edge of your seat.

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In Medias Res: Definition, Examples & Tips Authors have long known that the key to capturing hearts was to start in the midst of things, in the middle of the action, with an opening that gives us glimpses of the challenges and misfortunes that...

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