Do whatever you want. I really don’t care. There is no College Board of Life mandating certain prerequisites be met for every little task. Obviously, some things require advanced training—one cannot just jump into heart surgery or commercial aviation without any sort of prior knowledge—but if you want to read a book? Knock yourself out. Nobody says you must study the author’s influences before you enjoy their work. Following a novel to its source might enhance your experience and provide richness as you understand the references and stylistic pick-ups and overall
Well said. As I venture into writing more fiction, I've spent a great deal of time studying the great writers that have come before and learn plenty of important lessons. Great piece as always.
Well said. As I venture into writing more fiction, I've spent a great deal of time studying the great writers that have come before and learn plenty of important lessons. Great piece as always.
Doth quote the Scorsese: "Study the old masters, enrich your palette, expand the canvas"
Here I am, having read fantasy all my life, only just learning about Lord Dunsany and Poul Anderson. Woops...
I will say it's funny how many call for RETVRNING to tradition yet recoil at the mere uttering of the word "canon".