By:
AJ Humpage
This is a subject I get asked about all the
time, especially from new writers anxious to write as much as possible in as
many genres as possible, yet while many writers can and do write in different genres,
and it’s not impossible, to step with ease from one kind to another isn’t as
easy as it seems.
It’s a well known fact that writers start out
writing in the genre that they most enjoy reading, and certainly their earliest
influences may drive this tendency. If you enjoy reading thrillers, it’s most
likely you’ll write in that genre, because you enjoy it and understand it. If
you enjoy reading romance fiction, then the likelihood is that you’ll feel
comfortable writing romance.
Of course, there are other things that influence
writers. Watching certain genre of movies or TV shows that they enjoy may also
influence a writer.
A writer will always write in the genre they
feel most affinity with, one that they feel comfortable working with; the one
they enjoy. And because of this ease and affinity, an author’s voice
and style will evolve accordingly.
Does it Work?
It can, but sometimes it doesn’t.
There are many cross genre writers out there . .
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Read the full article HERE!
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