Foreshadowing is a technique used by both filmmakers (and writers) to keep their audience (and their readers) in their seats, to keep them watching or to keep them reading.
You have this special talent for writing in spare language that has no excess. You tell a story that is clear and compelling with nothing wasted in clutter. So many new writers, especially among younger ones, bury the reader with details of no importance. Your writing has such clear a clear line to follow with nothing extraneous or distracting from the essential story. I get buried in what I write. I wish I had your clear for true story lines.
Kristen, your powerful story reminded me of another one, you may know of it. Or did you do something similar as a film project? All I could find with a quick look was this:
Kristin,
You have this special talent for writing in spare language that has no excess. You tell a story that is clear and compelling with nothing wasted in clutter. So many new writers, especially among younger ones, bury the reader with details of no importance. Your writing has such clear a clear line to follow with nothing extraneous or distracting from the essential story. I get buried in what I write. I wish I had your clear for true story lines.
Your comments have given me a much appreciated lift, thank you so very much, Stephen!
Kristin, what a touching, compassionate piece about such a devastating and difficult topic. Masterfully written. - Jim
Thanks very much, Jim ~ I appreciate your thoughts.
I'm so glad you have the words. Mine fail me on this topic. As always, your writing is such a pleasure to read. You have wonderful insights.
Hey, it's taken me years to find the words. Your loss is so very recent, Leslie, so give yourself time. And thank you so much for your sweet comments.
Kristen, your powerful story reminded me of another one, you may know of it. Or did you do something similar as a film project? All I could find with a quick look was this:
https://geripal.org/hospice-in-prison-part-1-an-interview-with-michele-ditomas-and-keith-knauf/
No, I'm not familiar with that, Gary ~ I'll have to check it out!