14.35: What You Leave Out

Writers are encouraged to focus on the tip of the iceberg in world-building while leaving the vastness unexplored. The art of selective detail enriches storytelling and aids reader immersion. There’s a deep dive into balancing act between showing and telling, evaluating when to elaborate and when to keep it concise. Discussions around the complexities of world-building, especially in sci-fi, reveal the challenges of detail management. Real-world examples from collaborative writing underscore the need for clarity in narratives.