Necessary information, in small doses

[tambowrites]

I'm working on a new scene tonight, and I'm juggling the need to get information across to the reader without smacking them upside the head with it. It's a tricky razor to walk, too obtuse and the clues aren't caught, too strong and the story becomes too obvious.  I'm not even talking mystery points here, just character interaction, backstory, and

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[tambowrites]

lol Isn't that the truth. You can't please everyone, even when published. I can't tell you how many times readers have emailed me - or simply mentioned in a review - that something was too obvious or that I pulled it out of thin air. And they'd be talking about the SAME THING.

All you can do is your best, try to find a line that you, as a writer, can consistently walk. The folks who enjoy your work will continue to read, and those who don't won't. You can't control either camp, all you can control is the story you present. :)

Good luck finding that happy median! When you do, can you send me a map? ;)