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In a break from the inescapable doomscrolling, let's talk maps.
Elsewhere online, I have seen maps mentioned as an aid to accessibility, specifically in relation to computer games, but this also applies to books, especially fantasy.
The poster, speaking from experience, highlighted this an an issue for those with dyslexia/dyspraxia who frequently can’t do mental maps.
I'm familiar with the other questions that recur when this perennial debate rolls around.
The cost in time and cash.
Does following the story need it - Discworld is often cited as an example where maps are a 'nice to have' but not essential .
Is the geography suitable? The original UK editions of my Aldabreshin Compass books had no map on the grounds that the scale of the Archipelago would end up as a meaningless scatter of dots at an A-format paperback scale.
This is the first time I have seen accessibility mentioned. I'm interested in thoughts from those with dyslexia/dyspraxia and indeed other variations in information processing*.
*Is that the best way to put this? If not, please let me know.
Please and thank you.
The poster, speaking from experience, highlighted this an an issue for those with dyslexia/dyspraxia who frequently can’t do mental maps.
I'm familiar with the other questions that recur when this perennial debate rolls around.
The cost in time and cash.
Does following the story need it - Discworld is often cited as an example where maps are a 'nice to have' but not essential .
Is the geography suitable? The original UK editions of my Aldabreshin Compass books had no map on the grounds that the scale of the Archipelago would end up as a meaningless scatter of dots at an A-format paperback scale.
This is the first time I have seen accessibility mentioned. I'm interested in thoughts from those with dyslexia/dyspraxia and indeed other variations in information processing*.
*Is that the best way to put this? If not, please let me know.
Please and thank you.