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How do I not overload background into my stories? 📚

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The latest How To Write The Future podcast episode is up!

How do I not overload background into my stories? A Story Success Clinic.

Listen, watch, or read the post (full transcript) here:

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2024/03/14/how-do-i-not-overload-background-into-my-stories-story-success-clinic/

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Friday, March 15, 2024

Hi Friend,

I'm lucky that I was born into a family that loves the arts, telling stories, music, arts & crafts, cooking, dancing, being silly, playing games, reading aloud, and more appreciation of the artsy things.

Such a rich childhood to draw from.

But all that didn't teach me how to be a novelist.

For that, I had to write, get feedback in a supportive community, write some more, get more feedback, and improve, and study, and learn, and write more and get more feedback.

I think you see where this is going. It's a process, a long process.

Where are you in the process?

Here's my take:

We write for ourselves but we edit for our readers.

So, who are you writing for?

Who are your readers? Or who would you like your readers to be?

Hit reply and let me know!

And check out the latest podcast episode where I do an edit about backstory and helping make more clear the opening of a YA paranormal fantasy story.

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Me getting ready for a writing session on Instagram.

“How do I not overload background into my stories?” A Story Success Clinic episode.

In today's episode, I answer one of the biggest questions I'm often asked as a writing coach:

“How do I not overload background into my stories?”

I use the opening of a YA paranormal fantasy novel by Barbarella Haymaker as a demo and walk through a live edit of a few paragraphs.

Tune in and enjoy! And I hope you find it helpful!

To listen or read this episode's transcript, go here (Writer's Fun Zone):

Or listen on YouTube

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The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace.

Enjoy!

Next week, stay tuned for Ep. 91, Transform Your Novel with These 7 Editing Tips for Bestselling Success, part 2 of 4.

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Story Success Clinic

Do you want to get some live coaching and editing on your science fiction or fantasy novel and be a part of the podcast?

If yes, check out the details and how to sign up here:

https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/

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Happy Writing!

Best,

Beth

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