Category: 1. Genres
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The Trellis Method: Look for Brown M&M’s in Your Chosen Genres
John Truby stated in The Anatomy of Genres*, “Once we understand that all of human life is a form of story, the next step becomes clear: genres are the portals to this world.” Using The Trellis Method, we will explore how to include the right content with your chosen genres based on the M&M’s principle.
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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.
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Understanding Your Favorite Genre Gives You the Advantage Bestselling Authors Know Well
What do you consider the best characteristics of your favorite genre? I’ll share mine and explain how knowing key details can engage readers.
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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.
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How to Find Book Ideas
Aspiring writers often ask, “How do I find book ideas?” The answers are simple, but can get lost in the details of studying writing craft. So let’s look at how to jumpstart your search and turn your idea into a novel.