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Topic : Re: How graphic should a grimdark fantasy setting be? Should a setting go into the gritty details of the horrible things that happen to show how awful they are? (Torture, brutal violence, rape, - selfpublishingguru.com

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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.


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