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Topic : Re: How much effort should I spend explaining plot device? I think it is good Idea to start by example: Main hero is given briefcase and informed, that such briefcase contains very powerful bomb. - selfpublishingguru.com

Jamie945

: Re: How much effort should I spend explaining plot device? I think it is good Idea to start by example: Main hero is given briefcase and informed, that such briefcase contains very powerful bomb.

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I would say it would depend on whether specifics of the device has any bearing on the plot. In your example the bomb specifications themselves don't seem to be relevant to the story.

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