Listen "S53E8 - Breaking Rules: Avoid Detailed Descriptions"
Episode Synopsis
Perhaps it's an overcorrection from the extremely verbose fiction of the 1800s to early 1900s, but there has been a shift in writing advice to avoid detailed descriptions. Authors are constantly told to keep the story moving, only include relevant details, and don't chase away a reader with boring details. You might find yourself asking, "what about scene setting? What about immersing the reader in the world?"
That's why we recommend breaking this rule, but in moderation. No one wants the unnecessary details of the Victorian Era, but we also need something to get us into the world you've crafted. Listen to this episode to learn why this rules exists and how to best break it.
That's why we recommend breaking this rule, but in moderation. No one wants the unnecessary details of the Victorian Era, but we also need something to get us into the world you've crafted. Listen to this episode to learn why this rules exists and how to best break it.
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