DD 436: The Tiffany Problem - When Reality is too real for Speculative Fiction
Nov 02, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 436
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Episode description
It's pretty well established that truth is stranger than fiction, but what do you do when the facts are literally too unlikely for a reader to swallow? When historical accuracy or authenticity is likely to bounce your reader out of your story for being unrealistic? Welcome to The Tiffany Problem. This week Jules and Madeleine examine this phenomenon, follow a trail through some examples and finally, offer suggestions for how to counter it while still being accurate in your storytelling.
Title music: Ecstasy by Smiling Cynic
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