Can I start with the death novels in Discworld?

One of the popular ones is 'Mort'. It's a great introduction to the character of Death in the Discworld series. Mort becomes Death's apprentice and gets involved in all sorts of interesting and humorous situations that really showcase Pratchett's unique writing style.

In the 'Death' Discworld novels, a major theme is the value of life. Despite Death being ever - present, the stories highlight how precious and unique each life is. There are also themes related to the afterlife, or at least the different beliefs about it within the Discworld. The novels play with the idea of what might come after death, whether it's a traditional heaven or hell type of concept, or something more unique to the Discworld's cosmology.

You could start with 'The Colour of Magic'. It's the first Discworld novel and it sets the tone for the whole series. It introduces many of the key elements and characters like Rincewind and Twoflower in a really engaging way.

Begin by immersing yourself in Discworld. Know the different cities, the cultures, the types of magic. Then, select the other world for crossover. If it's a modern - day superhero world, think about how Discworld magic would interact with superpowers. You can start small, like a short scene where a Discworld wizard meets a superhero. Develop your characters further, give them new goals based on the crossover situation. For instance, if it's a crossover with a post - apocalyptic world, a Discworld character might be searching for a way to restore magic in that desolate place. Keep in mind the tone of Discworld, which is often humorous and satirical, and try to incorporate that into your fanfiction.

I would recommend 'Guards! Guards!'. It's a great starting point as it introduces the city of Ankh - Morpork and the Night Watch in a really engaging way. There's a lot of humor, a good mystery with the dragon plot, and it gives you a feel for Pratchett's unique writing style.

I would recommend 'Guards! Guards!'. It has a great story with the Night Watch in Ankh - Morpork. The characters are really engaging, especially Sam Vimes. It's a good introduction to the world - building of Discworld, with its unique city full of all kinds of strange creatures and characters.

In the early novels like 'Mort', Death is more of an otherworldly, somewhat stoic figure. He takes on Mort as an apprentice and we start to see a bit of his sense of humor peek through. As the series progresses, especially in 'Reaper Man', we see his character develop more human - like qualities. When he's forced to take a holiday, he experiences things like having a job and interacting with people in a more 'normal' way, which changes him.

There's Windle Poons. He is an elderly wizard who experiences an unusual form of undead existence. His character provides a different view on life, death, and the magic in the Discworld. Another important character is Albert, who works for Death. He has a long - standing relationship with Death and often provides some comical and practical advice within the stories.

Begin by immersing yourself in the Discworld world. Listen to audiobooks if reading is hard for you, watch any adaptations if available. Once you have a good grasp, brainstorm ideas. Maybe you want to write about a character's backstory that wasn't fully explored in the books, like how Rincewind got his first spellbook. Decide on a writing style. You can mimic Pratchett's style at first, but as you progress, you can develop your own. Also, join Discworld fan communities. They can give you feedback, inspiration, and help you with any questions about the lore or the writing process.

Death, as seen in 'Mort', is an excellent character to start getting to know. He's not the typical Grim Reaper. He has his own personality, a sense of humor even. His relationship with Mort gives you a different perspective on life, death, and the order of things in Discworld.