Flashback: She uses flashbacks to show the progressions of her characters’ pasts from childhood throughout adulthood. This adds depth to the story and allows readers to gain insight into the character’s motivations and development.
Flash-Forward: She uses flash-forwards to reveal the future of her characters and the path of their story. This technique allows the author to show what is to come and allows readers to remain invested in the story.
In Medias Res: She uses the in medias res technique to drop readers directly into the middle of the action without any background information. This technique creates suspense and intrigue and encourages readers to pay close attention to the events that follow.
Dream Sequence: She incorporates dream sequences to show her characters’ inner thoughts and feelings. This technique allows readers to gain insight into the characters’ subconscious and understand how they feel about certain topics.
Fast Pace: She uses a fast pace to keep readers engaged and to move the story along at a brisk pace. This technique allows readers to stay in the moment and be glued to the page.
Slow Pace: She occasionally uses a slower pace to slow down the action and emphasize certain moments or characters’ histories. This technique gives readers the opportunity to take a step back and process the events that are going on around them.