# Creative Writing

So, think of Pull Backs for your “aha” moments. They provide the moment of realization, of getting the bigger picture, of revealing something important. Whether for a literal reveal or an emotional one, Pull Backs are camera shots that pack a punch and if used wisely, will supercharge your novel.

Remember, Pull Backs are all about revelation and emotional reveal. Novelists wanting to use a figurative exclamation mark in a scene will do well to consider using this camera shot.

We discovered that there are two key aspects to an effective story. First, it must capture and hold our attention. The second thing an effective story does is “transport” us into the characters’ world.