Write well. Write often. Edit wisely.
Shake up your writing life by challenging yourself to write in a new genre.
Continue reading A Writing Challenge for Genre—(April 2016) »
Even your most avid fans may hunger for a different protagonist, a different story world, or even a different genre. Consider options for when readers become saturated by elements of your stories.
Continue reading Reader Saturation—Dealing with Changing Reader Tastes »
Tales and novels have different structures and purposes. Explore the differences and learn why telling tales in the middle of a novel is often not a good idea.
Accept the challenge to read at least 12 books in genres unfamiliar to you in 2015.
A discussion of where to begin writing, especially when you don’t know where to start. Included a reminder to decide on foundational issues before putting pen to paper.
This is Part 2 of Defining Genre. Included here is a breakdown of the major fiction genres and sub-genres.
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Fiction genres have conventions that allow readers to know what they can expect from a novel in the genre. An in-depth look at fiction genres, including reasons for writers to use genre conventions as they write. An article from the Writing Essentials.
Continue reading Defining Genre Part 1 (Writing Essentials) »
The reader will focus on what stands out. Turn the reader's attention where you want it to go.
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