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genre writing

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Instantly Gritty: Talking with Jennifer Pashley

  • Barrett Bowlin
  • December 24, 2020
Jennifer Pashley discusses her new novel, THE WATCHER.
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Writing to Cope: Talking with Yaffa S. Santos

  • Sheena Daree Miller
  • October 9, 2020
Yaffa S. Santos discusses her debut novel, A TASTE OF SAGE.
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FUNNY WOMEN: How to Write the Perfect Fantasy Novel

  • Laurel Dixon
  • September 24, 2020
Get creative! “Brian” could become “Bryawn,” courter of women, slayer of ogres.
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Telling Our Own Stories: A Conversation with Kate Reed Petty

  • TJ Fuller
  • August 7, 2020
Kate Reed Petty discusses her debut novel, TRUE STORY.
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Writing Romance: The Rumpus Interview with Sonali Dev

  • Maggie Cooper
  • March 20, 2017
Sonali Dev talks about her latest novel, A Change of Heart, the romance genre, writing non-white characters, and the parallels between writing and architectural design.
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Beyond the Surface

  • Jake Slovis
  • April 20, 2016
At the Guardian, Alison Flood wonders whether or not genre writing, particularly romance writing, is primarily “rubbish.” In her investigation, she points out how assumptions are often made about the…
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Writing Romance Fiction is a Feminist Act

  • Danielle Summers
  • July 17, 2014
The overall theme of feminism, for me, is not about having it all. It's about having what you want and being honest about who you are. It's about respecting who you are and what you do.
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Genre Writing Shifts in the Industry

  • Sam Riley
  • September 12, 2011
The Millions has an interesting essay on why literary authors are transitioning into the world of genre-writing. Whether the cause be jumping on the most marketable bandwagon, or pressure from…
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