Reblog — What We’ve Been Taught About Backstory . . . and Why It’s Wrong — Writer Unboxed

I couldn’t resist reblogging this article by my favorite writing craft author, Lisa Cron. Though it is a few years old now, the principles discussed are still relevant and foundational for writers of all levels. I hope you enjoy it.~

photo by R/DV/RS via Flickr Let’s talk about backstory. Last month in my post I wrote a lot about it, and when reading through the always insightful comments, it struck me that there is a bit of legitimate confusion, along with some deeply ingrained misconceptions, about backstory: what it is, its role when creating a […]

What We’ve Been Taught About Backstory . . . and Why It’s Wrong — Writer Unboxed