Hope your revising is going well—thanks for the reminder about the importance of “whys”!!

It’s funny how the “why” question in stories is SO important and yet we often forget to think about it. I’m hoping not to lose sight of it again!

On my last ms, my agent pointed out the WHY thing to me, and I’ve been really noticing it recently, especially in books I read (that I buy). So many times the author does not address this why issue, and it’s noticeable now. And I don’t think it makes for a bad book, but I now realize the book could be improved if in fact the why question were answered.

Hope you have a great day!

Your critique partner is very wise. The question “Why?” is something I need to ask often during my revision.

An interesting question with fantasy. So often the “choosing” seems done badly, lots of deus ex machina. I think you’re absolutely right, you have to show what makes your character the only one who can do this, and not just because the gods say so.

I keep thinking someday I’ll write an epic fantasy of my own. I love reading them, but they sound like so much work! =)