My Dear Young Authors, Don’t Ask Google About Genres

Summary

The article advises aspiring authors to discover their writing genre through personal exploration rather than relying on external sources like Google.

Abstract

The author of the article emphasizes the importance of finding one's own writing genre without being swayed by market trends or bestseller lists. They suggest that new authors should experiment with writing short stories in two different genres to tap into their natural storytelling abilities. The process should be free from external influences such as books, TV, or movies to ensure authenticity. The article also highlights the benefits of focusing on a single genre for career growth and encourages authors to trust their instincts in choosing a genre that resonates with them, whether it be fiction or non-fiction.

Opinions

The author believes that relying on Google or other external sources for choosing a genre is time-consuming and may not yield a satisfactory answer.
They suggest that reading books can unconsciously influence an author's originality during the genre discovery process.
Writing in solitude, either late at night or early in the morning, is recommended to enhance the natural flow of writing.
Music related to the genre can be beneficial in inspiring scenes and moods during the writing process.
The author stresses that every author excels in at least one genre and that authors gain recognition primarily through their genre of choice.
There is an emphasis on the idea that talent is not the issue; finding the right genre is key to unlocking one's potential as a writer.
The article promotes the idea of freedom and flexibility in writing, suggesting that authors can change their genre if they wish, especially once they start earning money from their work.
The author offers their own book, "My Mistakes in Self-Publishing," as a resource for those interested in making money by writing ebooks.

My Dear Young Authors, Don’t Ask Google About Genres

If you wanna become a successful author then you need to find YOUR GENRE all by yourself.

I still remember that when I started out, I really didn’t have much knowledge about Genres.

I knew there were Romance, Crime, Horror, Paranormal, Religious, and Thriller. But I didn’t have any idea which one to choose. I started with horror and then picked up thriller. I watched numerous videos and read articles and even asked google but that was consuming a lot of my time without giving me a proper answer.

If you have just started out then maybe you are on this path. Maybe you have Googled something like “Best Selling Genres To Write in” and so on. Read further, and tell me if it has worked for you.

The ONLY Practical Way To Find Your Genre

I won’t write this in a form of theory because I know how much everyone hates it, including me.

I’ll list it down and even bold it out in case you are in hurry.

Avoid reading books during this process. Because we choose books which has either a good image or the author has become extremely successful. (more at last)

Pick TWO genres and write a short story in both of them. Why TWO? Because I know you don’t like to be pigeon-holed. If I say one, then you’ll be miserable afterward.

During this experiment, Don’t follow any HOW-TO guides because that will block your natural capability to tell stories. No one ever knew what kind of story will be liked by readers. No one ever has and no one ever will.

Do this thing either everyone has gone sleep or early morning. This leads to an easy flow of writing, without any hindrance.

If you wanna listen to music related to the genre, do it. It used to help me before to come up with beautiful scenes.

Avoid TV or Movies or Books. Because you’ll try to copy them, instead of having your own voice.

If You Think You Have No Talent, Then You Are Yet To Find Your Genre.

Never Forget That …

Picking One genre helps you to accelerate your career.

You can always change it once you start earning money. No rules. You are completely free.

Every author has at least one genre in which he/she is the best.

Authors are REALLY known by their genre.

There are many ways to find our genre. I would like to know if you have a genre that you liked the most.

Fiction or Non-fiction, all are welcome.

I hope you won’t ask which genre to choose from, now on and be your own guru.

Remember, only you can decide which genre to choose. You and only you.

If you want to know more about making money writing ebooks, then you can check out my book “My Mistakes in Self-Publishing”. Happy Writing Journey!