The Iceberg Principle
Worldcasting Podcast
Balancing Detail and Engagement in Worldbuilding
Exploring the importance of gradually revealing details from a character's perspective, connecting different elements of world-building for a cohesive narrative, and giving characters opinions to enhance plot depth. Emphasizing not overwhelming readers with unnecessary details and leaving space for imagination, cautioning against excessive minutiae and quoting Kenneth Graham.
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