"Realistically insert it in dialogue" Not so sure about this last one. In a humorous story this is humorous. In a serious story this is... humorous : )
Yeah, perhaps "insert" isn't the right word. Any backstory info divulged in dialogue has to come about naturally, and in small increments at a time. Whenever an exposition device calls attention to itself, it's usually a fail.
"Realistically insert it in dialogue" Not so sure about this last one. In a humorous story this is humorous. In a serious story this is... humorous : )
Yeah, perhaps "insert" isn't the right word. Any backstory info divulged in dialogue has to come about naturally, and in small increments at a time. Whenever an exposition device calls attention to itself, it's usually a fail.
Absolutely and well stated. If done right you don't know it's happening
The drip article is very helpful, thank you!
Thanks, C. Elyse!