The Folly of Front-loading

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The delicate art of storytelling takes a sense of craftsmanship that often goes unappreciated. One of the most damaging marks of poor storytelling— one that bogs down a story from the start and sends readers running — is front-loading the narrative with excessive exposition.

Front-loading is one of the earliest stumbling blocks of the novice. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it is vital to setting your story…