Bits Quote by Terry Pratchett
“I really wish that peoplewould just say, 'Yes, it's a comic. Yes, this is fantasy. Yes, this is Science Fiction,' and defend the genre instead of saying, 'Horror is a bit passe so this is Dark Fantasy,' and that' s playing someone else's game. So that's why I say I'm a fantasy writer and to hell with 'It doesn't read like what I think of as a fantasy'. In that case what you think of as a fantasy is not a fantasy. Or there is more to it than you think.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public speaking, Terry Pratchett, 2005
The speaker urges clear genre labels and defense of fantasy, rejecting vague rebranding as “dark fantasy” to fit trends.
In simple terms: Defend fantasy as its own genre without confusing labels.
Key Takeaway
Insist on proper genre identification.
Themes
genre
defense
identity
literature
creativity
Mood
frustrated
defiant
passionate
Type
critical
defensive
When to use this quote
- publishing
- marketing
- creative writing
- genre criticism
Key Concepts
genre theory
authorial intent
reader expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which genre a work belongs to?
- What impact does genre labeling have on readers?
A Different Perspective
Genre boundaries can be fluid, making strict labels limiting.
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