See, even then I wouldn't call it filler. I think novels would be 20 pages long if there was no "fluff". We NEED the fluff to see the characters. We can't really understand our characters if we only ever see them in difficult circumstances, quests, fighting monsters, or whatever. Little chats...
I agree with Severin -- and you can always take aspects of the traditional "satry" but also meld in some of your own. In my story the Satyrs were once a proud and powerful race, but they destroyed themselves through their own hubris. In this case I kept some of the negative qualities, but I did...
Thank you again! :) My final exam of the year is on Friday (for Uni), I'm so excited because I'll finally have time to start writing properly again this summer.
Seaweed rice crackers - these are so addictive! I love little bowls of fruit salad to work through as I eat, but cakes and chocolate are always good too! Custard creams are my favourite sweet treat :)
Hi there, I'm Luke and new to the site. I've been fantasy writing on and off for several years. Now, 20 years of age, I want to get a meaty and proper fantasy novel on the go. I'm currently in the planning stages. Looks like there's lots of interesting discussion here, so I look forward to...