It really depends on how it's done. For instance, Tom Clancy was notorious for having large passages with detailed descriptions of weapons and military tactics. This made some Clancy fans quite happy, as they enjoyed these technical aspects. For me, not so much. I would rather get back into the action than read something that was dry and seeming more like a historical re-enactment. But it really depends on your audience, as well as the voice you want to portray for yourself. There may be an audience that really digs all the details about computer hacking and ways to manipulate code - in fact, I'm pretty sure there is. There is an audience for pretty much anything out there.Deepfreeze32 wrote: How do you feel about dumping real information, or in-universe text into a story? Whenever I feel like something needs explaining, I diverge into a summary of how something works. For instance, I described how a hacking tool works in detail, including how passwords are cracked. I also have included a faux news article or two in the text, to try and give some substance to the world since I hate my own prose.
This can be a bit difficult and definitely unpredictable. You don't know who your audience will ultimately be, but if you can find your niche, definitely cater to it. It can be a way to gain lifelong fans of your works.
