Fiction Friends Prompts #3 — What Are Your Favorite Genres to Write?
Today’s Prompt —
If you’re a fiction writer, what’s your favorite genre to write?
Are you a genre-jumper that writes all over the place?
Or do you stick to one or two?
Is there another genre you’d like to try writing?
Let us know!
Here’s how you can respond to a prompt:
- Hop in the comments and share your thoughts! Whether you have a little to say or a lot, the comment section is always open.
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Recent Responses to Past Prompts
Keeping the conversation and connections going!
On Fiction Friends Prompts, we’ll quote story responses and link back to comments that interact with our various prompts in each issue. 🔗
Prompt #1: What’s the Dream, Fiction Writers of Medium?
Now I’ve connected with like-minded writers, I am thoroughly enjoying my time on Medium — it’s fun to flex my writing muscles and craft the kind of stories I would normally read as full-length novels.
Prompt #2: Is Medium a Good Place for Fiction?
I believe it has the potential as long as we care for and nurture it. Just like a growing flower needs attention to cultivate into a beautiful bloom. Through our combined efforts and support I believe fiction writing will continue to grow with its wonderful community.
Responses in the Comments
- David Perlmutter shared that he was more motivated to produce fiction for Medium because he didn’t have to worry about rejection from publications.
- Judy Derby said that flash fiction stories have done well for her.
- Patrick S. Smith posted that his stories about human nature get the most engagement.
- Sam W. said that comments tend to be positive, but is still working on growing an audience.
- Memories of Korea posted that Medium is a great place to publish as a novice, but it can be hard to find particular genres.
- Diren - the storyteller shared that he’s experimenting with a competition involving prize money for a new murder mystery short story.
- William T Liimatainen said it’s been a good place so far and that he’s received a modest amount of reads in a short time, plus some strong feedback.
- Rosy Gee posted that she’s had some wonderful comments on her stories and shared a list of them.
About Fiction Friends Prompts
Sometimes you have a lot to say about something, and sometimes you just have two cents.
And both are okay! 👍
Fiction Friends Prompts tosses up writing-related questions that can serve as inspiration for a response article, or just spark some sharing and discussion in the comment section.
These prompts are evergreen, which means they’ll always been open for responses of all kinds. 🌲
At the end of the day, it’s about connecting with others through our shared experiences as writers and readers, and building a stronger fiction community on Medium in the process. ☕
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