In a fantasy novel, was it better to start in a very direct manner, or was it better to start with a little foreshadowing and be more magnanimous?

Answer 1

The beginning of a fantasy novel usually involved the background of the story, the setting of the characters, the world view, and other elements to guide the reader into the story world. Therefore, the beginning of a fantasy novel needed a certain amount of imagination and guidance to attract the attention of the readers.

A very direct beginning might make the reader feel abrupt and lack of foundation, making it difficult to resonate. In contrast, a slightly more grand opening might be more appropriate. This format usually introduced the protagonist or key plot after the background of the story was introduced, and through these contents to attract the reader's attention. When introducing the main character or key plot, you can use some appropriate description techniques such as appearance description, psychological description, action description, etc. to portray the character image and enhance the reader's sense of immersion.

Whether it was a very direct beginning or a slightly more grand beginning, one had to pay attention to the cohesiveness and logic of the story to avoid contradictions and logical loopholes. At the same time, he also needed to choose an appropriate opening according to the theme and style of the story to attract the reader's attention and guide the reader into the story world.