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My writing prof in college said to never use flashbacks. I just sold a story that's one long flashback.
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lisa_carter311mo ago
My uncle always said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but his new puppy proved him wrong.
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lisa_carter311mo ago
A writing professor actually said that? They gave you a rule with no room to bend it. That's wild. My high school teacher told us flashbacks were a cheap trick, but then we read classics full of them. Selling a story that breaks their rule must feel pretty good.
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wilson.anthony1mo ago
It's like @lisa_carter31 said... people make up these rules just to feel in control. You see it everywhere, not just in writing classes.
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