When writing a fantasy novel does it make more sense to appeal to a teenager audience or an adult one? (sh.itjust.works)

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I'm thinking of something classic with feudal medieval vibes. Are there a lot of adult fantasy readers? Or is it better to dance around more traumatic NSFW events in the book to make it more suitable for teens?

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[-] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 9 points 3 days ago

IDK where exactly you'd take it with those "more traumatic NSFW events" if you were writing for adults, but adult readers don't necessarily want the full brunt of traumatic events, either.

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