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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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