A review by erothoniel
The Complete Guide to Writing Fantasy, Volume One by Darin Park, Tom Dullemond
3.0
So. It took me a long time to read this so called complete guide of fantasy writing, mainly due to taking huge breaks while reading something more entertaining.
Nothing really bad to say about this book, really. It covers all the basics, I guess. Has some tips and tricks, references all around internetz that may be outdated now, but still good start for one's research.
Some things I did know already, some seemed rather from Captain Obvious arsenal.
Some of the authors wrote in an annoying style, making somewhat silly jokes that didn't sound as intended. Some did some patronizing.
Overall though, it is a good start for anyone's research and first knowledge-gathering in the world of writing. Of course, I may still change my mind, as I do dive deeper myself, but it was not a complete waste.
Nothing really bad to say about this book, really. It covers all the basics, I guess. Has some tips and tricks, references all around internetz that may be outdated now, but still good start for one's research.
Some things I did know already, some seemed rather from Captain Obvious arsenal.
Some of the authors wrote in an annoying style, making somewhat silly jokes that didn't sound as intended. Some did some patronizing.
Overall though, it is a good start for anyone's research and first knowledge-gathering in the world of writing. Of course, I may still change my mind, as I do dive deeper myself, but it was not a complete waste.