Module 8 : Using a Backstory without Being Boring

We've previously taken a look at prologues; how difficult they are to get right and how many literary agents don't like them because they're seen as lazy. Backstories are just as challenging to get right: if you're not careful, they can become boring, tedious and extraneous to the story. In this module, we'll review just how to write backstories for your characters that are fascinating and add something to the tale of romance you're out to tell. We'll look at: What exactly is...