What Is Exposition? (And How to Use It Without Losing the Reader)
You’ve just cracked open a novel. Three pages in, and you’re already drowning in backstory, historical timelines, and unfamiliar names. You’re confused. Disoriented. So… you close the book. What just happened? That, right there, is exposition gone wrong. Exposition is a powerful writing tool—but only if it’s used the right way. When it’s forced or […]
Jun 18 2025
