On my creative process…
In fiction, while I feel these needn't be mutually exclusive, I believe immersion is more important than realism. The audience must first and foremost feel immersed in the story. If it's a story that depends on a realistic tone or basis, then yes--research, corroboration, and detail should be included to make sure it is sufficiently realistic, because that adds to the immersion. However, if the story doesn't require that realistic tone or basis, then too much realism detracts from […]https://dirtyscifibuddha.com/2026/04/05/on-my-creative-process-5/






