The reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He's entitled … - Larry Niven

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You can't explain much in 60 seconds, but when you show Michael Jordan, you don't have to. It's that simple.

Larry Niven

The reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He's entitled to be entertained, instructed, amused; maybe all three. If he quits in the middle, or puts the book down feeling his time has been wasted, you're in violation.

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