Flashbacks vs. Dual Timeline

Is it better to introduce backstory through flashbacks or via a dual timeline.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2024/06/flashbacks-vs-dual-timeline-whats-the-difference/ 

Flashbacks

 Here are some reasons that your flashbacks aren't working.

https://janefriedman.com/why-your-flashbacks-arent-working/

Flashbacks

 Flashbacks can enhance your story when used appropriately.

https://janefriedman.com/flashback-a-greatly-misunderstood-storytelling-device/

Backstory

 How do you use prologues and flashbacks to tell your backstory?

https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/prologues-vs-flashbacks/

Flashbacks

Her are some best practices for writing flashbacks.

https://cayceberryman.com/dos-and-donts-of-writing-flashbacks/ 

Flashbacks

 What's the best way to use a flashback to give information about your characters and past events?

https://killzoneblog.com/2022/06/the-fundamentals-of-flashbacks.html

Flashbacks

 Ask yourself these four questions before deciding to write a flashback.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2022/05/4-questions-to-ask-when-writing-flashbacks/

Flashbacks

 Instead of doing infodumps, weave flashbacks into your story.

https://www.janefriedman.com/weaving-flashbacks-seamlessly-into-story/

Flashbacks

 Flashbacks can give necessary backstory, but they should be used sparingly.

https://www.goodstorycompany.com/blog/writing-flashbacks

Writing Flashbacks

How do you ensure your flashbacks are necessary for your story and, if they are, how do you write them to cause the least confusion for your readers? 

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2019/03/struggling-with-writing-flashbacks-try-using-the-p-a-s-t-method-%EF%BB%BF/

Time as a Literary Device

Flashbacks aren't the only way to manipulate time in your manuscript.

https://authorkristenlamb.com/2018/09/time-literary-device/

Flashbacks

Flashbacks, if used correctly, are a great way to introduce what's at stake for your character. 

http://www.throughthetollbooth.com/the-four-habits-of-highly-effective-flashbacks-by-dean-gloster/

Flashbacks

Sometimes a flashback isn't one--it's part of non-linear plotting.  #KidLitTips

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/09/is-it-a-flashback/

Flashbacks

When you have a switch in time in your novel, it's not always a flashback.  

http://writershelpingwriters.net/2017/09/is-it-a-flashback/

Flashbacks

There are several reasons when you should use a flashback, and many why you shouldn't.

http://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/reason-story-flashbacks/

Flashbacks

If you have a flashback in your novel, it's better to not have it in your opening pages.

https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2016/06/15/are-flashbacks-fizzling-your-fiction-time-as-a-literary-device/

Flashbacks

You can play around with time in your story, but be careful not to confuse your reader.

https://warriorwriters.wordpress.com/2015/06/15/understanding-the-flashback-bending-time-as-a-literary-device/