A four-panel comic about writing. Panel 1: "Your writing is too bare-bones with the setting. You really need more detail on places and environments, especially if it's an alien planet and a fictional society." "Okay!" Panel 2: "I need more about the invented culture. This manuscript could really do with more detail with realistic depictions of the aliens' lifestyle and religion." "I'll try!" Frame 3: Keep in mind you're creating a civilization here! We need a lot more detail on the mythology, history, and backstory so the aliens' society feels like it has real, complex roots." "I'll work it in!" Frame 4: "My word count is ridiculous." "Well if you fantasy writers didn't always think you need to describe every leaf on a tree, you wouldn't have this problem."
Flesh out the world! Give the scenery some love! Put some meat on those worldbuilding bones! Build in some complex history, not just the plot-relevant stuff! Hey, why is your book so long? #writingcommunity #betareading