Hello, everyone. I have finished writing a modern high fantasy young adult romance novel; the setting is in another planet. My question is, would it be appropiate to include an illustration map of the fantasical setting, or not?
2007-10-23 14:54:12 · 7 answers · asked by Liquid Spear Waltz 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Absolutly, many of the fantasy books that I read have maps. It's fun to be follow the characters travels on on the maps
2007-10-23 15:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by andria1321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Take J.R.R. Tolkein for example. He made maps of Middle Earth and even penned a language for Mordor, which are both illustrated in the book. Sometimes knowing which way something is intended to go, such as the flow of a river or the bend of a road, will help guide to reader to what you want them to see, and give them a sense of proportion and proximity.
2007-10-24 10:05:41 · answer #2 · answered by agphotographics 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. personally i think if you wrote a fantasy story with the other world (other planet or other realm) setting you must put map(s). it would provide a lot of information for the reader and support the whole story. do it!
Good luck with your book, hope I'll see it in bookstore soon
2007-10-23 22:18:19 · answer #3 · answered by lynossa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely! I think it would add a lot to the story & help the reader "see" where everything is happening. DO add a map!
2007-10-23 21:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by SuziQ211 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if your characters are traveling it might be fun to have a visual reference to turn to to help the reader track their progress.
2007-10-23 22:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by inkgddss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not only be appropriate, it may help the reader in visualization.
2007-10-23 21:58:28 · answer #6 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've done your job correctly it is in the hands of the reader.
2007-10-23 22:08:28 · answer #7 · answered by The Voice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋