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Were the comments meant for us or are you putting them in the novel? Because if it's the second, you can create an index at the end of the novel where readers can go check the abbreviations and mea...
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#3: Attribution notice added
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System
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2019-12-08T07:22:25Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision
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A.T. Catmus
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2019-12-08T07:22:25Z (almost 5 years ago)
Were the comments meant for us or are you putting them in the novel? Because if it's the second, you can create an index at the end of the novel where readers can go check the abbreviations and meanings. About the long dialogue, at times it's necessary. But if you're afraid of it being long and boring, try to make the character who's talking do some actions. Maybe he has a blueprint in front of him and will point to it. Ex: "This weapon right here," he pointed to a long, thin firearm under the label Directed-Energy Weapon, "is the pinnacle of what can be achieved with a reasonable DEW." Sorry if it's not the answer you're looking for. I'm not into Sci-fi. However, long dialogue can be cut through with the characters of the moment doing something other than sit down and talk. Even small gestures can break the monotony.
#1: Imported from external source
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System
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2017-11-19T21:18:46Z (almost 7 years ago)
Original score: 5