5 Tips for Writing in Multiple Genres

Most authors follow the advice to only write in one genre. To brand themselves and their books with a narrow focus. But, confining authors to a single genre, even if that genre is broad, seems quite tragic to me. How many readers would claim they only read and enjoy one genre? Why would we expect writers to be any different? Maybe there are some compromises to be found if you want to give your creativity free reign. | Read more…

The 10,000 hour rule (or Prepared for the Long Haul)

While I’ve come across advice in the writing world that pushes reluctant writers to eventually take the plunge and try submitting their work, it is far outweighed by that desperately trying to instill some sort of reality check. I have never been one to expect I will “get good” at | Read more…