EPISODE · Aug 6, 2024 · 10 MIN
70. Discovering your genre’s DNA
from Embracing the Fiction Author Journey · host Erin P.T. Canning
Ever wondered what makes a bestselling book tick? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of genre analysis and why having this knowledge is vital to your author career. Learn how to identify and leverage the key components that make your genre resonate with readers. You’ll also discover how understanding those components can unlock your writing potential.Tune in today so you don’t make the same mistakes I did… Oops. Topics discussed in this episode: Why you’re not selling outTechnical considerationsThe power of tropesReading book reviewsStudying book coversLearning the hard wayConnect with Parents Who Write: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parentswhowrite Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentswhowrite Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/parentswhowrite Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor
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Ever wondered what makes a bestselling book tick? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of genre analysis and why having this knowledge is vital to your author career. Learn how to identify and leverage the key components that make your genre resonate with readers. You’ll also discover how understanding those components can unlock your writing potential. Tune in today so you don’t make the same mistakes I did… Oops. Topics discussed in this episode: Why you’...
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