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A Question for Fantasy Readers and Writers…
Aminar:
Worse yet, it's hard to tell if your doing that right without feedback.
Snowleopard:
^
Very true. That's where bluntly honest friends and beta readers come in.
Aminar:
--- Quote from: Snowleopard on November 30, 2011, 09:59:00 AM ---^
Very true. That's where bluntly honest friends and beta readers come in.
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That bluntly honest bit... It's hard to find.
Snowleopard:
True.
Most people don't want to hurt your feelings and a very, very few get too savage.
meg_evonne:
It seems surprising that you need to ask in a world and fan base where Tolkein is, and always will be, king. Also, look at the popularity of Avator. It is, as Snowleapord and others have asked, 'do readers relate to the character and the character's journey/plight/whatever.' That is the ultimate test.
And it isn't just fantasy. Watership Downs doesn't even have humans (at least not technically, but arguably the rabbits are humans disguised) and I still remember and love the book. It is a classic.
Non-human away! I would suggest concrete understanding of the character so it never becomes wishy-washy.
Enjoy!
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