Calibrating Abstract Storytelling

he editorial process of balancing the level of abstraction in non-linear narrative devices like dreams or hallucinations. The editor must walk a fine line: if the sequences are too abstract, they fail as a storytelling tool because the audience cannot understand their meaning. If they are too literal, they can lose their power and feel heavy-handed. This calibration is crucial for conveying essential backstory, motivation, and interiority, especially for non-verbal or stoic characters.