I want to know your opinion on orcs in my fantasy novel and how they came to be

[Rudolphthered]

Your worldbuilding is clearly meaningful to you and I really admire that passion, but be careful with lore dumping. Readers often won’t feel the same attachment to background information, especially when it appears in dense blocks.

You can introduce lore, sure, but keep it relevant to the scene or character at hand. Avoid lengthy, self-contained explanations that interrupt the plot or overwhelm the reader. It's better to integrate details gradually, only when they serve the story’s immediate needs. Ask yourself if all of this information is relevant, or if it could be summarized.

As for being racist or sexist, I don't think this is. Write what you want and like.

 

[amirkhafan]

Your worldbuilding is clearly meaningful to you and I really admire that passion, but be careful with lore dumping. Readers often won’t feel the same attachment to background information, especially when it appears in dense blocks.

You can introduce lore, sure, but keep it relevant to the scene or character at hand. Avoid lengthy, self-contained explanations that interrupt the plot or overwhelm the reader. It's better to integrate details gradually, only when they serve the story’s immediate needs. Ask yourself if all of this information is relevant, or if it could be summarized.

As for being racist or sexist, I don't think this is. Write what you want and like.

thanks and i think i did it in the story without the things you said

 

[A. E. Lowan]

Do you think I’ll get criticized for racism and sexism over this?

I think the more pertinent question is do you intend on being racist and sexist?

 

[amirkhafan]

I think the more pertinent question is do you intend on being racist and sexist?

no don't

 

[minta]

That is a good advice. Purposeful lore always feels more natural and keeps readers engaged. And I agreed that, your concept doesn't come across as racist or sexist at all.

 

[amirkhafan]

That is a good advice. Purposeful lore always feels more natural and keeps readers engaged. And I agreed that, your concept doesn't come across as racist or sexist at all.

no opinion on the orcs and the breeding program?