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Q&A How graphic should a grimdark fantasy setting be?

From a pure publishing perspective, super explicit depictions will turn a lot of publishers off, nevermind readers. I have a pretty high tolerance, and usually what I ask is how neccesarry a scene...

posted 6y ago by user49466‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T09:22:46Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/37662
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar user49466‭ · 2019-12-08T09:22:46Z (almost 5 years ago)
From a pure publishing perspective, super explicit depictions will turn a lot of publishers off, nevermind readers.

I have a pretty high tolerance, and usually what I ask is how neccesarry a scene like that really is for the plot and contexr. If its not, I usually lose respect for the author.

Lighter is better. And if you're going there, do so sparingly and for good reason.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2018-07-16T19:18:59Z (over 6 years ago)
Original score: 1