Don’t be afraid to try things--even things that may seem far, far out of the box. You're not always writing broad stories, but this is advice I've offered many authors in every type of story who may be holding themselves back in the interest of finesse and subtlety and not spoon-feeding readers. Those can be good instincts, and valuable for creating believable and effective stories, but sometimes we're holding ourselves back too much, fearing that if we give ourselves too much rein, our sto...
