Category: Step 1.1 Genre
-
Should You Read John Truby’s The Anatomy of Genres?
If you’re looking for a different approach to genres, consider reading John Truby’s latest book, The Anatomy of Genres: How Story Forms Explain the Way the World Works.
-
Understanding Your Favorite Genre Gives You the Advantage Bestselling Authors Know Well
This month, Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) asked, “What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre?” I’ll share mine and explain how knowing key details helps you engage readers. Know Your Favorite Genre Genres are like art: you know what you like. And like a professional artist, a writer who…
-
How Top Authors (and Busy Writers) Find the Right Genre to Encourage Writing
On the first Wednesday of the month, Alex Cavanaugh’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) asked, “What genre would be the worst one for you to tackle and why?” I know what doesn’t work for me, and I’ll show you how I learned to find the right genre. Find the Right Genre before You Write Remember…
-
Join Me at Science Fiction Writers’ Week
There’s still time to join me and get in on the fun at ProWritingAid’s free Science Fiction Writers’ Week. — Grant Sign up to get access to the replays (until 09/09/22). What are you waiting for?
-
Genre: The Secret to Writing Page-turning Fiction
Genre is the secret sauce to writing better stories. Choose carefully because that’s how you satisfy readers’ expectations. But which genre should you select? To clarify, let’s take a brief tour and equip you with a dozen profiles to help you make informed choices.