Quote Originally Posted by pejanon
Yes, you are completely right about fear factor and 'stealing just a little bit of breath' but too many authors want to go really far. If they take minute steps - when are they to get there?In ten years?
With me, it depends a lot on the intended audience. If I'm writing for one that wants a stroke story, then I can cut all the detail. But if I'm writing to please myself, I prefer long and slow. I used to be sensitive to criticism for this, but these days I'll console myself with the thought I can't be held responsible for the short attention spans of some readers. That's just me, of course -- and the comment isn't directed at anybody here, of course

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