/lit/ - Literature

>>13943421
Taste in fiction is subjective for most people. People dislike authors like Sanderson not because he is that bad but because his writing is formulaic. Fiction is basically like television or cinema now as far as big "AAA" authors and publishers go. Its the same thing over and over with a new coat of paint. Obviously not all people fall under this category but many, including Sanderson, do. Many people turned to self published works or just lesser know or as big authors to find something they like to read. Many people also curse the success authors like Sanderson have because it means that its okay to write like him. Authors and publishers chase the money. As and independent reader, voting with your wallet does not work because the masses are gonna buy what they are told to buy. It always has been this way and it will continue to be this way too. Similarly people curse Martin for poisoning Fantasy with specific writing style and story directions. Surprisingly Sci-fi does not seem to be troubled as much. Probably because it does not have as big of a market share as fantasy does in comparison. Certain high profile authors excluded of course.