Should writers have an online democracy? What are the risks and can we come up with a lasting, viable solution to maintaining consistent, well-paying work? Originally posted May 5, 2023 on SubStack.
Going against the fantasy tropes of the noble knight saving the princess from the evil villain or dragon, Slay the Princess starts off with the premise flipped on its head and expects us to make value judgments and choices based on our expectations of the Princess, her character, our morals, and the world around us.
Knowing that they only had rights to the most famous Tolkien IP and no connection (apparently) to the original film series, there are still some issues that present themselves when viewed as a stand-alone story.
