Narrative thrives on the promise of disturbance

You can use a foreshadowing opening as a generative writing tool, to challenge yourself to explain the promise of what is yet to happen.

Reading aloud for revision and performance

Reading aloud is so physical, and revealing. That’s exactly why reading aloud is such an excellent writing and editing tool.

Where our discussions about time became more challenging and impactful, was when we analysed why a writer was shifting in time at a particular point.

What we’ve been talking about. Time & Time-Shifts.

The post discusses the narrative use of time and time-shifts and the challenges they pose for writers. It emphasizes the importance of purposeful time shifts, providing examples and insights from a writer’s workshop. Additionally, the post invites writers to join Jane Messer’s interactive online workshops.