Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
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Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
Episode 31: Navigating Time in Storytelling: Past, Present, and Future
Coaching KidLit
34 minutes 12 seconds
1 year ago
Episode 31: Navigating Time in Storytelling: Past, Present, and Future
In this episode of Coaching KidLit, hosts Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros dive into techniques for effectively telling stories that involve backstory, flashbacks, and flash-forwards.
They discuss the importance of understanding the narrative perspective in time and the challenges associated with various methods of integrating past events into the present storyline.
Practical guidelines are given on how to balance storytelling elements to keep the reader engaged without overloading them with information.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:00 Understanding the Narrator's Position in Time
02:18 Creating Immediate and Relatable Narratives
04:13 Incorporating Backstory Effectively
05:36 Balancing Flashbacks and Story Flow
24:45 Prologues and Epilogues: When and How to Use Them
29:45 Actionable Tips for Writers
33:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Coaching KidLit
Writing for kids should be fun.
But staying on top of all the trends and changes in the KidLit publishing world can suck the joy right out of it!
That’s why we created Coaching KidLit: a brand new podcast about writing and publishing good Kidlit.
Join Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Sharon Skinner and Christy Yaros as we dig into various aspects of writing craft through a KidLit lens and provide inspiration and clear actionable items to help writers like you move forward on their KidLit writing journeys.
We want to help you put the fun back into writing for kids.
