Are You Writing Serious Fantasy? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lila Bramble · 09-26-2002, 02:23 PM

Ah, what a great question..."What is fantasy about?"

The main thing in my story isn't really "How can I survive?" but more of "How can I get what I want?"

My current work is sort of like a rescue effort that turns out to be much more with many 'surprises' and unexpected things along the way. Anyway, I'm happy with how it's coming out.

True, fantasy has to have one common factor, but not all of it has to be the 'Life or Death' threat. After all, torturey, rape, enslavement could be worse than death, espically if they let you suffer and go free.

And taking away something dear to you could be the 'what if I fail?' answer, as well.

09-26-2002, 02:23 PM	#11
Lila Bramble Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Willowbottom, the Shire Posts: 89	Ah, what a great question..."What is fantasy about?" The main thing in my story isn't really "How can I survive?" but more of "How can I get what I want?" My current work is sort of like a rescue effort that turns out to be much more with many 'surprises' and unexpected things along the way. Anyway, I'm happy with how it's coming out. True, fantasy has to have one common factor, but not all of it has to be the 'Life or Death' threat. After all, torturey, rape, enslavement could be worse than death, espically if they let you suffer and go free. And taking away something dear to you could be the 'what if I fail?' answer, as well. __________________ "So I suck at life. Don't hate me for it!" -Myself "I think a person should run only if he's being chased." -Casey (Elijah Wood) from the Faculty (Just saw it for the fifth time!) ~Ja Ne and Peace to All~ Lila Bramble