The Art of Foreshadowing

No matter what you’re writing, skillful foreshadowing paves in essential groundwork to make the story feel plausible and cohesive, inevitable; adds nuance and layers of meaning; and heightens reader understanding of the story and its impact.

Good foreshadowing is the storyteller’s secret weapon, building reader engagement and anticipation and weaving subtle threads that bind a story together. 

This course dives into the techniques and nuances of foreshadowing, exploring how to plant hints, build tension, and deliver satisfying payoffs that keep readers hooked. With plenty of specific examples, participants will learn how to balance subtlety with clarity, avoid common pitfalls, and use foreshadowing to create richer, more cohesive narratives that make your story unforgettable.

Supplemental materials include a chart of the main types of foreshadowing and a "Building Foreshadowing" worksheet.

Difficulty level: all_levels

Speaker(s)

• Tiffany Yates Martin

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