One thing I've always found challenging about writing is the fine line between making sure I'm getting my point across, but not overdoing it. There's no need to explain every little detail, but it's so easy to get carried away.
Assuming the intelligence of the reader is like telling a joke into a void. It's very tempting to yell "did you get it?" minutes later, because we don't get any response back. At least, not until we get reviews.
I came across this, and found it helpful.
Assuming the intelligence of the reader is like telling a joke into a void. It's very tempting to yell "did you get it?" minutes later, because we don't get any response back. At least, not until we get reviews.
I came across this, and found it helpful.
The best way I can think to do this is to remember, "always leave them wanting more." Think about your favorite books, movies, TV shows, and the moments you so badly wanted to see, but they never gave you. What happened? You filled them in inside your head. This is where a whole lot of fanfiction comes from.
How do we know we can trust our readers? Well, remember that these people are readers. Sometimes, when I'm out in the world, I don't exactly have a whole lot of faith in people's intelligence (I work retail). But people who read books for fun tend to be on a higher level than those who don't. They will get it.
When in doubt (and especially when you're 100% confident), always find someone willing to read your work, and get their opinion.
How do we know we can trust our readers? Well, remember that these people are readers. Sometimes, when I'm out in the world, I don't exactly have a whole lot of faith in people's intelligence (I work retail). But people who read books for fun tend to be on a higher level than those who don't. They will get it.
When in doubt (and especially when you're 100% confident), always find someone willing to read your work, and get their opinion.
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