Laying in the Backstory, Revealing the Past Without Slowing Down the Future

Writing Craft
2007
Featuring Hallie Ephron

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Backstory should strengthen a story, not stall it. Hallie Ephron breaks down how to reveal a character’s past in ways that deepen motivation and sharpen tension without interrupting momentum. This session focuses on timing, placement, and subtle integration so backstory feels organic, purposeful, and always in service of the forward-moving narrative.

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