Out-of-story reference for writing terms, distinct from in-world appendix text.

Out-of-story reference for writing terms, distinct from in-world appendix text. Theme craft shows meaning through pattern and cost, not through speeches about meaning.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Craft glossary (this hub) versus in-world glossary (diegetic appendix): different audiences and design jobs.

Why it matters

Craft glossary connects meaning craft to scenes. Theme shown through cost beats preaching.

Common pitfalls

Using craft glossary as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Swapping this term with a cousin in the same confusion family, when readers experience different effects.
Letting craft glossary crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.

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Craft glossary

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Out-of-story reference for writing terms, distinct from in-world appendix text.

Out-of-story reference for writing terms, distinct from in-world appendix text. Theme craft shows meaning through pattern and cost, not through speeches about meaning.

As a concept, it names a force readers feel even when they never use the word.

Craft glossary (this hub) versus in-world glossary (diegetic appendix): different audiences and design jobs.

Why it matters

Craft glossary connects meaning craft to scenes. Theme shown through cost beats preaching.

Common pitfalls

Using craft glossary as a label without checking whether the page actually performs the job.
Swapping this term with a cousin in the same confusion family, when readers experience different effects.
Letting craft glossary crowd out scene goal, conflict, or change at the end of the unit.