Identifying Your Genre

What are the most compelling stories for young adults? And why do older adults enjoy young adult novels? Some of these books are able to reach markets outside their...

Some authors know exactly what they want to write and who they want to write for. They have a passion for a particular subject, age group, or genre. Other authors...

Choosing a genre can be a complex process, especially if an author begins writing without an audience in mind. While it’s recommended that authors know who their audience...

Author and educator José Pablo Iriarte explains the differences between long and short fiction and the advantages of each. While he writes in both formats, Iriarte...

While some authors stick to either long-form or short-form stories, others experiment with both. Sometimes, authors write a long-form story that can be broken down...