: Re: How do I make it so my story happens in an ambiguous time frame? Nothing extreme, of course. No mentions of futuristic time-traveling gadgets or teleportation or the like. Or, conversely, nothing

Be reflective, not descriptive.

For example, a guy wants to talk to a girl. Descriptive writing would specifically mention how he gets to talk to a girl - using stationary phone, cell phone, Skype-like technology or maybe even telepathically. This type of writing would likely mention scratches on the apparatus and ringing tone.

Reflective writing, on the other hand, will focus on thoughts and feelings. This guy would be thinking about a girl, their relationships, her voice and how he misses her, while sparing no thoughts about the technology. At the end, it's just he called, and she answered.

I understand this may require you to change or at least adjust your style. I personally may find it difficult to skip the scratches on apparatus.

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