Crossing Genres: Combining Without Getting Muddy

Categories: Genre | Writing

Cindy Dees, Elizabeth Crowens, J.B. Manning, John Carenen, Susan Jacobs, and Terrence McCauley talk about how to blend genres without confusing readers or publishers. They discuss understanding genre expectations, where boundaries matter, and how to keep a story cohesive while pulling elements from multiple traditions.

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