Describing a Book

[plaid_slytherin]

I'm sure I'm not the only one writing sci-fi and/or fantasy here, and I thought this article was really interesting: Making Excuses for Science FictionIt's something I've never thought about before and while I'm just starting with my original stuff, I do know that as I was reading the article, I struggled to come up with a description of my stories

Comments

[ecstaticdance]

I need to read the article, but before I get there, I'll admit that I tend to think of genre as very secondary. I have a story to tell and the genre is the tool I'm using to tell it. I see no point in apologizing for using the tool that worked best for me.

That said, I totally apologize when my writing is dark (see: Oblong - I've only recently decided to label it's genre as "Dark Fiction" so that I don't have insert a lengthy apology for the creep factor).

[kdbleu]

I'll admit that I tend to think of genre as very secondary. I have a story to tell and the genre is the tool I'm using to tell it

I think this is a really interesting and great way to look at genre. To a certain extent I do the same thing, particularly the potential use of speculative fiction or fantasy to craft a world that fits my plot without having to get into real world politics. Part of it is easier, but I can also streamline conflicts and create different difference between people societies, one of the great strengths of sci-fi in general.