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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2024 · 8 MIN

Writing Time Jumps

from Writing with Friends · host Hillary Barnes Martinez and BJ Williams

We’ll be talking about how to use time jumps to add an interesting twist to your writing project! A time jump is when you shift the story forward or backwards in time, often with little or no explanation for why this jump has occurred. It can be as simple as skipping from one day to five years later, or jumping back in time to revisit an event that happened earlier on. Time jumps can be used to add a twist, create suspense, and even reveal new character information. But writing a great time jump can be tricky, so join us as we discuss the pros and cons of using time jump in your writing. Picks of the Week: BJ: Source Code (movie) directed by Duncan Jones H: Arrival (movie) directed by Denis Villeneuve and Interstellar (movie) directed by Christopher Nolan Mentioned in the Episode: Aeon Timeline

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