Authorsplaining, as defined by me, is when an author overexplains something to a reader in a totally unnecessary, exaggerated or repetitive manner, as if the reader is too dimwitted to understand and follow the story. And it is as irritating to read as it is to hear in real life.

I’m talking about the craft of writing, and I’m referring to those seemingly small things authors do that are hugely annoying to readers...