Activity for MichaelSâ€
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
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| Edit | Post #38433 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
| Edit | Post #15242 | Initial revision | — | almost 5 years ago |
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A: Is it a good idea to leave minor world details to the reader's imagination? I think any fantasy story benefits greatly from in-universe terms that have no meaning to a reader. It gives us the very distinct impression we're not in Kansas anymore. But I also think this is a case where showing and telling is appropriate. And you need to be careful, because overuse can be a pro... (more) |
— | about 5 years ago |
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How to format neural actions in a story I'm writing a short story with androids and cybernetically enhanced humans who have access to neural interfaces. Essentially, they open up some kind of computer terminal, but it's via internal sensors connected directly to their brains, rather than eyes and fingers. When the characters are viewing t... (more) |
— | about 9 years ago |