About this episode

Melanie Dobson discusses the nuances of writing dual timelines and the importance of connecting past and present in storytelling.

Send us Fan Mail Writer and teacher Melanie Dobson talks about the nuances of writing dual timelines, why the connections of past and present are important, and gives advice on how to make each time period you include standout while still weaving together. ▬ Find more on Melanie's website: https://melaniedobson.com/ Check out The Lost Story of Via Belle and her other works: https://melaniedobson.com/books/the-lost-story-of-via-belle/ Connect with Melanie further on Facebook or Instagram: http...

People in this episode

Host: Jennia D'Lima

Guest: Melanie Dobson

Topics covered

• writing
• dual timelines
• fiction
• storytelling
• past and present

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melanie's website

Books & works: The Lost Story of Via Belle

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