I’ve been following A Writer’s Path for a while now. There are many guest posts, and I learn something from every one I read.
Here’s the link to the Backstory post:
Backstory: Relevant Information or an Inconsequential Event?
As I ease into the first round of editing of the first draft of my first novel, this post struck a chord with me. I’m grateful for my friends who have already provided feedback on the first draft, and I’m eagerly awaiting a few more to chime in with their thoughts. Thank you, Melissa, Amanda, Janaye, Hannah, and Mike.
It’s also gotten me think about my characters’ backstories in my three other novels.
What is important?
What may not be important?
Did I leave anything out?
I really liked the example the author gave with a character’s fear of spiders. On the surface, it could be a minor detail. But, that fear can also be developed into something significant, involving the main story and potential conflict. It changes from something minor to something major.
And, as I prepare to start my fifth novel during NaNoWriMo next month, I’m keeping this post in my back pocket.
What do you think? Let me know in the comments!
Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂
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I’m a bit confused here.
How so?
About what exactly you are talking about. Probably because I am a new follower.
Gotcha. I’m glad you’re asking questions. And thanks for following my blog! I thought the blog post about backstories and characters was really cool, so I wanted to share it with my readers.
Ah, okay. I went and read it after commenting and I think I get your post now, LOL!
No worries! I’m glad you’re here. I appreciate your feedback.