How much exposition is too much? Should you begin your story with exposition? And how do you write exposition in a way that isn’t excessive, awkward, or dull?
In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about 2 types of exposition, and how to write exposition in a way that doesn’t sound like exposition.
You’ll learn to write engaging exposition that doesn’t bore your reader.
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Episode at a glance:
[1:43] What is exposition? Why does your story need it?
[02:30] Hear why the classic Freytag structure model is outdated , and why you don’t always need to start your story with exposition.
[06:09] Learn the difference between explicit exposition and implicit exposition, and why one of the most important skills to develop as a fiction or memoir writer is to write exposition in a way the reader isn’t aware they’re being told anything.
[11:31] Learn how to slip exposition right into the dialogue in a way that flows naturally out of the conversation and the needs of your story.
Link mentioned in this episode:
Episode 83: Four Ways to Open Your Story
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