Several writers havae used dream sequences to tell the story, instead of flashbacks. For ex, doc's "Joy Cometh in the Morning." Another device - telling the story thru a child's eyes/voice. -- Fic Recon

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Date Posted: 15:13:56 08/10/08 Sun
Author: janlaw
Subject: Several writers havae used dream sequences to tell the story, instead of flashbacks. For ex, doc's "Joy Cometh in the Morning." Another device - telling the story thru a child's eyes/voice.
In reply to: usmgrad 's message, "Ways to tell a story . . ." on 09:43:09 08/10/08 Sun

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I had forgotten about dreams and I really liked "Joy Cometh in the Morning" (NT) -- usmgrad, 16:49:44 08/10/08 Sun
Or you can tell the story through an animal. Doc's furry creatures come to mind. And who could forget manette's mosquito! LOL I've seen journal entries, email, and even IM. Daenar did a great job with those types of devices. She did an IM story that was really funny. Mattie and Chloe were IMing each other about Harm and Mac, then Harm and Mac got in on the conversation, then realized that it was about them, and well, you just have to read it. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 22:32:51 08/10/08 Sun
- I've read all those you mentioned, guess I've forgotten about them. They were mostly short pieces, what about a multi chapter piece? (NT) -- usmgrad, 23:05:06 08/10/08 Sun
  - Daenar's "Teamwork" is a multi chapter journal style story. (NT) -- JAG Junkie (Ronda), 07:52:54 08/11/08 Mon
    - Haven't read this one, will have to tonight. Looks interesting and different. Thanks (NT) -- usmgrad, 18:32:23 08/11/08 Mon

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