Bigger Is Not Better Dept.

Fantasy must shake off the tyranny of the mega-novel | Books | The Guardian

The mega-novel is a pinnacle of the storytellers craft. When a writer appears who can really create one, it will always be a major event. Gwynnes six-figure deal is a sign publishers are ready to invest in big stories, but theres more to reading than bingeing on epics. If the fantasy genre, and fiction more widely, wants to remain healthy, it needs to nurture all kinds of stories. There are great fantasy short storie...