Why Write About PTSD in Fiction?Trauma adds depth and emotional stakes to a character’s journey. When characters face overwhelming mental struggles, readers rally behind them. Including PTSD in a backstory risks cliché unless you portray emotional consequences beyond occasional memories. Updated July 2025 What Do Writers Get Wrong About PTSD?…
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Deep Point Of View
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How To Write A PTSD Flashback In Deep POV
Flashbacks are super popular among writers, but less popular among editors and agents. Partly because some writers call info dumps and backstory “a flashback.” If you’re interested in diving deep into writing flashbacks caused by trauma and PTSD, read on because I have some good tips for you! Quick Recap:…
How To Write Fiction - Advanced Tips
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How To Write Trauma Authentically With Deep POV
Learn to write authentic, emotionally resonant trauma backstories that deepen your characters without resorting to clichés, info dumps, or flashbacks. Good fiction isn’t borne out in the comfortable and easy living we might dream about, but in the tension and conflict between characters and/or their own desires. The power of…