Carrie (scary.carrie.reads)’s Comments (group member since Mar 02, 2014)

Carrie (scary.carrie.reads)’s comments from the Bisky's Twitterling's Scribbles! group.

In my current WIP I've used dreams to show flashbacks. For the story I think it works well because the dream element allows for a certain amount of doubt as to how accurate the details are. In other works I have used entire chapters, alternating between the present and the past. I think, like G.G. said, as long as the reader understands what is going on (i.e. they know it is a flashback) then it works. Kamil, I agree completely! I love knowing how a character became who they currently are. And, Bisky, you are so right. I really liked Snape before but those flashbacks made me love him.

My character believes he has no control over his life, that he's just a pawn being moved by some cruel, unseen force. BTW, I love this article!

Thanks for the welcome! Seems like a great group to be a part of.

Claire wrote: "@Lilly crying makes you angry? LOL!"

You know those people who have terrible cry faces? People whose face twists like they just tasted a sour lemon because they're fighting the tears instead of just letting them fall? That's me. Not a pretty picture, better just to avoid it. ;-)

When I get stuck I typically skip ahead to the next scene I've figured out and continue writing. Later I'll come back and somehow know exactly what I should have written to connect the two scenes. I also keep whatever originally inspired me nearby (like Bisky said). Looking at it again usually triggers something that gets me writing again.

Hello everyone! I am a YA writer about to begin the long road to being published. I write mostly novels, but occasionally end up with a short story or two. Poetry intimidates me. I do NOT like romantic movies or books and crying makes me angry (yes, there is a small chunk of ice where my heart should be). My current WIP is a sci-fi/fantasy piece but I also enjoy writing horror. I look forward to meeting everyone and reading your work!