Identifying Genre is Trickier than You Think!
What kind of story are you writing? That question is actually much trickier to answer than it seems, and that's because writers and agents look at genre differently. What happens if, after reading the query letter, an agent isn't clear on your story's genre? What role do comp titles play in explaining genre? We answer these questions and many more in today's Hook Your Reader episode. Enjoy! -V. Submit your query letter and first 10 pages writing sample at storynerd.ca. (https://valeriefrancis.ca/story-nerd/...) For access to writing templates and worksheets, and more than 70 hours of training (all for free), subscribe to Valerie's Inner Circle. (https://valeriefrancis.ca/for-writers...) To learn to read like a writer, visit Melanie's website. (https://www.melaniehill.com.au/) To subscribe to Kat's Keynotes (Substack), click here. (https://literarykatskeynotes.substack...) Watch us on YouTube! ( / @valeriefrancis )
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