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Dec 2020

I just wrote the second episode of Psetha and I'm not sure if this one has info dumps. Please take a look at it and let me know what you think, if that's alright. :blush:

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I took a look at it and in my opinion it doesn't have a info dump, just a little info exhibition which doesn't hurt for the reader to know. Good job!

Yes, it is technically, in the most broad sense possible, an info dump. But all books have this, it's called 'exposition'. It was relatively well done too, being introduced when it was relevant, adding to the tone of the story. I recommend picking up the first book of the Dresden Files. Jim Butcher is a master on first person exposition.

Don't be too scared of info-dumping, because the opposite of this is leaving your reader lost and confused. As long as you have a healthy awareness and reservation of when to include exposition, you're probably going to do alright!

Thank you, I'll take a look at Dresden Files. :smile:

@sxxaint Thank you. I don't think I have that awareness yet, guess I'll just have to hope I develop it :blush:

Often people mistake exposition with info-dump, but the truth is that an info-dump is an exposition where the pace is too slow and there is no engagement.

We all need to share relevant info in our stories, but how that info is conveyed can make a huge difference.