“Take the expectations of the genre and spin it. That's our job, is to take what's expected and play around and work through multiple iterations.”
Know Your Genre and Characters. In episode 93 of the How To Write the Future podcast, host Beth Barany explains the importance of knowing your genre, shares about reader expectations and tropes, and about bringing in your uniqueness. There’s also a special invitation to work one-on-one with Beth or sign up for her mastermind group. (Part 3 of 4: Transform Your Novel with These 7 Editing Tips for Bestselling Success)
ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCAST
The How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. We cover tips for fiction writers and get curious about the future of humanity.
ABOUT BETH BARANY
Beth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.
RESOURCES
Plan Your Novel Like A Pro: https://books2read.com/pynlap
Henrietta The Dragon Slayer short film - we’re fundraising right now. Check out our Kickstarter here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/authorbethbarany/henrietta-the-dragon-slayer-film
Start (or Finish!) Your Novel 1-1 Mentorship Program:
https://bethbarany.com/start-your-novel-1-1-coaching/
Edit Your Novel and Find Your Readers: 12-month Group Mastermind Program for Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers - open for enrollment: http://coaching.bethbarany.com/
Free World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers:
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♦︎ JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP: For fiction writers! You've finished your first draft! Congrats! Now what?
Join the Edit the Future: Sci‑Fi/Fantasy Revision Lab. Get premium weekly lessons and a monthly Q&A on Zoom. Subscribe: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2012061/subscribe
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