Sci-Fi or Fantasy
by GabrielBane (Member) - published: November 22, 2008
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In this day and age there are a lot of writers out there. I am one of them and I like most people have crossed the dilemma of choosing the appropriate genre to write in. I have many ideas for both Sci-Fi and Fantasy, however I have a few story ideas that could be told in both genres with very little change of plot lines to acommadate each. What I want to know from you is which do you believe is the most promising medium. Sci-fi or Fantasy?

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by GabrielBane

Fantasy sells better
If you want to market what you write, choose fantasy. It outsells sci-fi by a longshot.

( Posted by: andyhavens [Member] On: November 23, 2008 )

Sci-Fi or Fantasy?
Fantasy.

However, what would happen if you were to write fantastic Sci-Fi that can be translated as fine fodder for commercial value or rather the value it would represent to an interested reader of either medium? Or do readers of these mediums infer the value of a novel piece by how a book is written by both edges of the coin? Might I suggest, write for your satisfaction and if you get no satisfaction: come back for a second opinion.

If you have the skills to write, and encompass both mediums, then I've answered your question. There are people who have had books published on this literature forum and are more knowledgable than I. Their input would be as such, more on point. I would imagine my intuition holds merit. Which of the two mediums do you hold an alliance to? Which of the two mediums, interests GabrielBane?

firstedition

( Posted by: firstedition [Member] On: November 23, 2008 )

Just my two cents...
My two cents would be: write the story and let the Powers That Be (editors, agents, et. al.) decide in what genre to market it. There is a lot of overlap between the sci-fi, fantasy, and even horror genres, and I think readers bounce along happily between these even if they start out as fans of one in particular.

Also, once you finish the story or stories, it may become clear to you what types of places you should submit to based on how it turned out. You might be surprised. :)

( Posted by: Mandolin [Moderator] On: November 24, 2008 )

GabrielBane
My suggestions, if you want them, are these:

1. Write your story or novel first. Don't worry about having a genre, publisher, or anything at the beginning.

2. Once the story or novel is written, decide which genre it belongs in.

3. Compare it to works already on the market. Decide which types of magazines/publishers accept your type of material.

4. With the current "Writer's Guide to the Literary Marketplace" in hand, look up those publishers and see what thier requirements are. Some only accept agented authors; some don't care; some only accept unagented authors.

5. Once you decide which publishers/magazines to submit to, format each submission carefully according to the publisher's guidelines. Requirements vary widely. Incorrect formats (a full manuscript when only a query is asked for, or a query/proposal when only a full manuscript is considered, etc.) will kill your chances before they begin.

3/4 of the author's/writer's battle is getting the work of writing done. Once it's done, if it's polished and skillful, the last 1/4 of the battle is submitting to appropriate publishers or magazines.

I hope these suggestions are helpful. This is how I work, and after publishing four books with no rejection letters to date, I think this is good advice.

Ochani Lele

( Posted by: OchaniLele [Admin] On: November 24, 2008 )

Stuart, Publishing In The Physical World Advice....
Stuart knows well of what he speaks...

Thanks for your always helpful advice and ways in giving to others what you know of, my old friend, blessing, and speak to you again soon, happy Turkey week---

I will eating fish for us part semi- vegans, and offering Tofu for my Vegan family---with a little of this and that for all the rest...we should all be very thankful for all we have, there is so much hunger in this world...so much suffering!

Namaste!

( Posted by: TheRealKarmaTseringLhamo [Admin] On: November 25, 2008 )

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