Writing in Different Genres
How important is it for authors to be able to write across genres?
First of all, not everyone cares to write in multi-genres. There are some who choose to write in one genre and for select readers. There is nothing wrong with writing in one or multi-genres. Who am I to tell anyone what is the right thing to do?
If you look at J K Rowling, for instance, she has excelled in writing for YA, PT, MG groups (young adult, preteen, middle-grade). She has also written for 18+. I am one of her biggest fans for the first group but I did not enjoy the 18+ mysteries as much as the Harry Potter series. That does not mean that her books didn’t sell well! On the contrary, once she became established as a successful author anything she wrote (even under a pen name) sold off the shelves. If only I could do that! Sigh!
I chose to write in different and multi-genres to keep myself fresh. I started out with children’s books, ages 0-8, then branched out to MG and PT, ages 9-12, then 18+. I have received a Silver Medal from MOM’S Choice Awards for one children’s book, seven Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards for my children’s and MG books, and two Reader’s Favorite Book Awards, and a Silver Medal from Authorsdb Cover Contest for my MG books. These awards make an author feel that maybe she is doing something right. I am definitely enjoying what I do.
Whatever you write about, whether it is fiction or non-fiction, do your best, research your material, read other author’s work and about others’ successes to hone your writing. I have read between 90-105 books each year to improve my writing in any way I can.
I follow my dream daily by writing. Like my motto says, Reading Gives You Wings to Fly! Soar with Jemsbooks.com!
I am definitely soaring! Believe in yourself and do what you love to do daily! Happy Reading!
(A different version of this post was originally in an anthology by Kristina Stanley. Check out her blog and books sometime.)
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(When this post was written I was working on Mariah’s Revenge which is now available and doing well on Amazon. Please check it out especially if you have already read Hunting Mariah!)
If you haven’t read Hunting Mariah, hope over and check it out too. Get into the insane mind of the killer and then continue the story in book 2! Happy Reading! Love to hear what you think of both books – so I welcome with open arms any reviews you post on Amazon, Goodreads and Barnes & Noble!
I am now working on a MG/PT girls’ series of adventures, mysteries and stuff that girls do. A reader requested I write a series for girls after reading the Davey & Derek Series. They loved it and wanted a similar one for girls. It will be coming soon! Watch for the cover reveal.
Blessings & Hugs!
Janice
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I’ve written in different genres, but all for the same age group. When you can write different genres AND different age groups, that’s pretty spectacular. Congrats on all your achievements and your abilities to switch gears as a writer!
Thank you, Mae! Your work is spectacular! I am one of your biggest fans! Keep writing! I love it all! Hugs 🤗
Oh, wow! Thank you for that. You just made my night. Hugs, my friend, and keep writing, too!
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This is encouraging. I just released a book today in a totally different genre and that makes me a bit nervous.
You need to believe in yourself that anything is possible in any genre! I believe you can do it all, Don! You are a talented writer! I’ve enjoyed all your books and short stories! Keep writing, my friend! 🤗
thanks so much.
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This is a terrific post, Janice, and hits home. I decided to test my writing wings with a historical (maybe I should say hysterical?) novel. Tough going but the experience is well worth it in terms of growth!
Thank you, Noelle! That’s wonderful for you! Yes, you can do anything you put your mind to! I believe in you! Keep moving forward, my friend! 🤗
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Take a look at Janice’s books 😉
Thank you so much, Jack, for the re-blog! Kind of you! 😆
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Do you write in different genres… Janice Spina does with her award winning children’s books and her adult thrillers. What are your views… please head over and read the post and let Janice know.
Thank you so much, Sally, for sharing and for the lovely intro! 🤗 xx
Delighted to share Janice..hugsx
Xoxo
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Thank you, Viv, for the kind re-blog! 🤗 😘
Great post, Janice! I write two different genres, sometimes they’re only for 18+ because of the violence. @v@ ❤
Thank you, Viv! I have read your Owl book and enjoyed it! I am well over 18+! Ha! 🤗 ❤️
LOL, okay I’ll take your word for it!
Hugz on owl wings! @v@ ❤
Interesting post, Janice. When I started writing I wrote for children aged 3 to 9 years old. Those are the books Michael co-authored. We wrote those when he was that age and there are 10 in the series, 5 of which are currently available. Now, I am more interested in writing for age 13+ which is in line with my children’s current ages. Interesting!
Thank you, Robbie. If you wrote for 3-9 you can write for 13+. It’s not too big a jump. You just have to think like a preteen again. It’s actually fun doing it. It has become my favorite genre to write. Best of luck with your new venture. 🤗
Thank you, Janice.
You’re amazing Janice. I always say I don’t know how you do it! It is a talent to write in different genres, and I will get to your books soon I promise!!! ❤ Are you back now.? 🙂
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Yes, my author friends, Janice Spina is proof that you can successfully write in multiple genres.
Thank you, Michelle! Hugs xx
My pleasure. Hugs to you.
Thank you, Michelle! Hugs & much love xx
My pleasure, Janice. Hugs and lots of love to you. ❤️🤗