I'm a writing coach. I help writers improve and publish their work.

One of the most important things I do for my novelists is force them to tell their stories chronologically, instead of employing some kind of high-falutin' structural device that is going to confuse the hell out of readers.

(Flashbacks are fine.)

I'm going to start using the term "jumping-bean story line" when communicating with writers about this problem.

I will, of course, credit you.

I'm also going to check out your novels on Amazon.