How & Why to Skip Time in Your Novel @EllenBrock
How & Why to Skip Time in Your Novel  @EllenBrock
Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Skipping time is often necessary when writing a novel. You might need to convey different stages of your characters' lives or you might want to jump over the time your character spends in a boring situation. In this video I go over how and why you might need to make minor and major jumps in time. If you have any questions about skipping time, let me know in the comments.

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How & Why to Skip Time in Your Novel

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