Feb 7, 2026
The DRS Crew recently discussed violating reader expectations. But what should writers expect from their readers? Can you trust them to remember vital clues or key details? Or do you have to repeat them every so often?
The DRS Crew has thoughts. We're sure chat will, too.
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Feb 4, 2026
When as a reader do you draw the line on suspension of disbelief? Should writers mash up genres without significant tells that the story will have left turns? And if you're going to write that kind of story, what should you be concerned about?
The DRS Crew discusses.
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Jan 31, 2026
The DRS Crew didn't do their homework and have nothing planned for today's lesson. Therefore, we'll regale you with whatever comes to mind...
Perhaps chat will help/hinder us.
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Jan 31, 2026
It's 2026, and the DRS Crew has plans. What are they doing to make 2026 more successful?
What are you doing to make your 2026 successful?
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Jan 4, 2026
While Terry is on a walkabout, Paul and V discuss plans for 2026, including ad budgets, editing budgets, cover budgets, etc. Also? Aren't we supposed to write, too?
The DRS Crew discusses.
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Paul's site: https://shadowpublications.com
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