: Re: Time flips / thinking about past too often In my story so far, in this chapter labeled "Longing", there are some time flips, where it begins in the present and then goes way into the past,

Trust your readers. It sounds like the flashback is necessary but maybe not set up well enough.

I've created some terrible flashbacks (and read a lot of other people's) and here are the two rules of thumb I've learned:

Be clear. When you jump in time, make it clear that you're doing it and where in time you're picking up. Usually something as simple as "The day before, ..." is enough.
Flashbacks within flashbacks should be avoided unless absolutely necessary and carefully constructed.

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