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CJ's point is perfect. While yes, some writers do get pigeon holed into being known for a genre, more get work based on their style -- such as dialogue that zings or action that is suspenseful -- many...
Expand commentCJ's point is perfect. While yes, some writers do get pigeon holed into being known for a genre, more get work based on their style -- such as dialogue that zings or action that is suspenseful -- many OWAs are filled based on style or handling of elements more than genre. If you're just establishing yourself, take the story that you love and try it in a few different genres and see which fits your style best.
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Thanks, guys! I guess I don't know what I'll do about this. For now, I want to focus on horror anyway. I'll hit that comedy piece when the time seems right. Or until I can't hold it in anymore.
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Worry not, Shane. Looking at your profile I'd see it's clear where your passion lies just by your novel titles. Try that comedy out and see where your writing takes it. You might find that, regardless...
Expand commentWorry not, Shane. Looking at your profile I'd see it's clear where your passion lies just by your novel titles. Try that comedy out and see where your writing takes it. You might find that, regardless of your intent, the script veers toward certain elements the echo your previous work. I've found the more I've branched out the more I've been able to hone in what I really enjoy writing. Branding sounds a lot more foreboding, flowery, and cynical than it really is. All you need to be able to do is concisely put forward what you are bringing to the table when you get opportunity to do so, such as your own proactive marketing but also reactive situations like meetings or enquiries. The important thing to remember here is that you're just being honest, you're not manipulating the situation like some people assume branding does. It's also worth noting that this thinking applies within the horror genre itself, just what kind of horror writer are you and who are you writing for? Again, this isn't something that demands you to go sit in a dark corner and pain yourself for hours about, you just need to be confidently be able to say "I'm Shane McKenzie and I love writing..."