§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Writers who indulge in explanations commit a very simple, and too common mistake. This happens a lot in sci-fi. Writers—still learning the ropes—explain in details future technology naively thinking they’re providing crucial and must-have information so the scene becomes ‘realistic’ and ‘plausible’. Wrong! If it is a well-known technology—in the futuristic sci-fi world—why the need […]
Resist the Urge to Explain!
Published on January 19, 2014 22:29