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For questions about the connections between and ordering of elements within a written work.
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How to write dialogueless flashbacks?
Instead of using dialogue, try telling a story through imagery. If it's a telepathically-induced flashback, perhaps it's a lot more abstract than, say, a direct retelling. Memories themselves are alre …
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Ordinary writing or Prose: how to make it immersive?
There are various issues here, like unnecessary words (glances are inherently quick, if something is said to 'hit like a rock', the 'hard' part is implicit) and poorly-paired/redundant terms (frowns i …
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Should mystery stories have resolutions?
A simple answer for a simple question.
Yes, at the end. That's how mysteries work.
Edit: I'll elaborate. Mystery, as a genre, revolves around building suspense around an unknown factor, and the plot …
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Should I include an appendix for inessential, yet related worldbuilding to my story?
I'm of the opinion that a story should stand on its own; any worldbuilding that is necessary for the plot and story to function should be part of the story. However, at the same time, the world I writ …
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