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Are you trying to decide whether to set your novel in the real world or a fantasy one? You’re not alone. Many writers get stuck at this exact crossroads, and I can’t blame them; Realism offers safety, familiarity, but also some serious expectations to meet, while fantasy offers, well, freedom. For many writers, fantasy solves problems that realism creates: overwhelming research, creative limitations, and a sense that everyday life simply isn’t interesting enough. Which is whe