Being a part of the writing industry, one of the biggest challenges writers’ faces is to write in different genres. While you are usually advised to stick to only one particular genre, there is no harm in trying others as well. Practising one genre helps you to gain mastery, but on the contrary, it can also make you lose your creative spark and often make your work stagnant. In this blog, we will discuss a few basic yet powerful tips to help you explore different genres in your writing career.

Read Your Target Genre
You cannot master a genre, let alone start it if you do not even read it. It is similar to navigating in a country you have never been before. So, start reading the specific genre that you wish to write in. And here is a quick tip. Create a list of ten books in that genre, and you are ready. Now, where can you find these 10 top books? The answer is simple. Check out the latest releases and the top best sellers in that genre, and ask your friends about their favourite reads who read your targeted genre. Look into the market and see what is trending. Once you have created the list, read, read, and read. That is it for your first step, and that will help you create a strong foundation in your writing.

Understand the Demand of the Genre

Every genre has some specific conventions, and understanding these specific demands will let you craft your work in such a way that will get the readers hooked to their seats. Another thing to keep in mind while trying out different gees is to make sure you understand the reader's expectations in that genre. For example, you are writing a romance novel, and you kill one of the leads in the last, and then most probably your work gets tossed off. Why? Because in romance novels, usually, the readers expect a happy ending. Therefore, the demands of your genre and the reader's expectations must be considered while writing in a different genre.

Experiment, and Do not Hesitate to Take Risks

When the voices in your head are asking you to play it safe, shake your head and tell them, you will not listen to them. Writing is all about creativity and fusion, so feel free to experiment. Add your unique flavour and uplift your writing game. Got an idea? Do not wait till the perfect moment or waste your time worrying about whether it will fit in or not. Always leave room for a fun experiment in your writing.

Know Your Audience and Tailor the Content Accordingly

You cannot sell a product until you do not know who is its exact customer. So, the ideal situation would be if you research your target audience and understand what they will be expecting in that particular genre. Trust us knowing your audience and their expectations will make it so easy for you to write. Let's take an example. You are writing in the horror genre, which means your readers want suspense, terror, and cliffhanger plots, and you approach the situation with humour, or you do not know how to create suspense in different areas of the plot. Do you think readers will take you seriously? Thus, finding your audience will let you adjust your tone, language, and message in a way that resonates with your audience. Another example is that if you are writing books whose ideal market is older people. So, in such a situation, you have to write in a little bit more formal way. Therefore, you cannot use informal slang or words that might offend them.

Understand Different Trends in Your Genre and Take Advantage

How will you make it to the top if you do not even know the trends in your industry? Get out of your comfort zone, explore and see what concepts or writing structures are trending in your specific genre, and integrate them into your writings. But that does not mean you copy-paste concepts of other writers and mix and match them. See what is trending and craft your idea. This will not only keep you ahead of others but also help you to monetize your work more effectively. Also, add your unique style to the tone and structure of your content. Give flaws, quirks, and personality to your characters to give them a real feel.

Reach Out to Experts for Feedback and Learn from Their Work

Nobody is better than industry experts when it comes to reviewing your work. Ask those who have already done incredible in your industry, preferably the ones in your targeted genre, and ask them for feedback. Also, there is always room for improvement, so always be open to constructive criticism. Read their work as well and learn from them. Read their work and see what tips and tricks they use to get their audience hooked.

Storytelling-The Game Changer

Storytelling can never go wrong. It is that one magical spell that makes the readers connect with the story. Add emotions to your content. Whether writing fiction, non-fiction, romance, mystery, or any other genre, use the art of storytelling and learn to adapt your structure, style, and tone according to the genre. Create compelling stories with these expert trips and make your path among the best. But before that, understand that this is a time-consuming process and things will take time.

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