Being a Better Writer: Designing Alternatives to “Generic” Fantasy · 5:16pm Sep 25th, 2023
Welcome back writers to another installment of Being a Better Writer! Second one on the new schedule, no less. Which does mean that there’s not a lot of news to discuss (as by my clock, the news post was just the other day), so we’re skipping that whole rigmarole now and just diving right in. I’m sure most of you won’t find that objectionable at all.
On the other hand, I really want to get back to work on the ending for Axtara – Magic and Mayhem. So I’m going to try and write this post as quickly and directly as possible.
So then, let’s get right to it. Today we’re talking about designing alternatives to “Generic” Fantasy. And I realize that some might find that term a little grating or annoying, but please understand it is not meant in a negative fashion. I’m using it in the same way I would purchase generic medicine or generic brand foods. It isn’t a mark against the subject, but rather a truthful admission that when you look a “Generic Fantasy” you know exactly what you’re getting. Much in the same way you know exactly what you’re getting if you purchase generic aspirin or kleenex.
But let’s save that, along with the rest of the post, for after the jump, just so we’re not clogging things up and can take a more direct avenue to our discussion. So hit that jump, and let’s talk about Generic Fantasy, and how you can design alternatives to it.
