How do you best convey the background or history of your story's universe without lengthy exposition and info dumps? Also? The scams are out of control in the publishing industry. The DRS Crew discusses what to watch out for.

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When do you start the action in your story? How much introduction do the world and characters need before things go off the rails?

The DRS Crew Discusses

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Politics, religion, and taboos are all parts of a good fictional world. What should authors drag into their world, and how should they highlight differences between cultures?

The DRS Crew Discusses

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