Today on Tony Tips Tuesdays™, we’ll explore how to write flashbacks that hit hard and heal slow. We’ll break down how to use them without disrupting your pacing, how to trigger them naturally, and how to make sure they elevate—not deflate—your story. Let’s get into it.

Letting your characters walk into the unknown is one of the most powerful tools in your writer’s toolbox. It’s what separates flat stories from unforgettable ones, and passive characters from legends.