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The Hidden Cost of Plot Holes: Why Reader Trust Matters More Than Immersion

When readers find a plot hole, they don't just lose immersion—they lose trust. And trust, once broken, rarely comes back. Here's what narrative transportation theory teaches us about the psychology of storytelling.

February 14, 2026 9 min read

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What Tolkien, Sanderson, and Game Designers Can Teach You About Worldbuilding Consistency

The best fictional worlds feel real because someone obsessed over the details. Here's how the masters build worlds that never break immersion—and what writers can steal from their methods.

February 10, 2026 9 min read

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