Episode 3 - Genre and Conventions

02/17/19 • 42 min

Every murder mystery has a dead body. Every thriller a villain. Every love story a meet cute. And, every genre has elements that readers expect to find in stories billed as a particular genre. In this episode, we’ll talk about genre — what genres are, why its important to find yours and what the conventions are for each. Hint: to get an agent or editor interest in your story or help readers find your self-published book, you need to know your genre.

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In this episode, we talk about audience and why it is important to define your audience and set goals for your book before you begin writing.
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Episode 4: Reading to Write

In this episode, we talk about why you need to read to be a better writer. We discuss books on craft and how to identify and read the books in your genre to learn from the authors who have come before. Reading for craft is one of the most powerful tools in your writing toolbox.

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