Escapism is treated like a dirty word, and it’s smeared liberally over anything that falls into a clear genre. The good news is, that word shouldn’t…
First reason? It’s simple math – more diverse elements, more readers. The second reason? It’s freaking awesome. That being said, it’s crucial to mix mindfully, lest…
If you’re a writer, more than likely your love of storytelling first began with a love of reading. And if you’re a writer who doesn’t love…
We write what we know, and we write what we love, but what if you love something you haven’t discovered yet? Writing outside your comfort genre…
Ever wonder why it is that readers can accept Jason Bourne’s amazing military skills, Batman’s abilities to deal swiftly with arch-villains, or how much Sydney Carton…
I have a bachelor’s degree in writing. Naturally, my professors taught me a lot of really useful things – like what a semicolon is, what it…
Writing Fight Scenes that Hit the Mark
Whether you’ve read one or not, you’re probably more familiar with what a “cozy mystery” might be than you’re aware. Cozy mysteries have been around for…
For a long time, the literary world has placed fiction into two distinct categories: literary fiction and genre (commercial) fiction. While there is some debate as…
This is a great question! First, I’d encourage you to consider why you want to write in a new genre. Is your current one feeling a…