tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post573381731810275316..comments2023-11-02T03:09:29.012-06:00Comments on Angela Cothran: Your Genre...Angela Cothranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-19966660032751278422011-12-15T21:30:26.549-07:002011-12-15T21:30:26.549-07:00I read whatever I feel like because I am not set i...I read whatever I feel like because I am not set into what genre I'm writing in yet.<br /><br />Also because I love reading and writing every genre :)Kelley Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373650788799372118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-40485607822214025562011-12-15T16:17:08.365-07:002011-12-15T16:17:08.365-07:00most people prob have more interests than just one...most people prob have more interests than just one genre, i know i do! <br /><br />as for reading in the genre, i also get tips on what not to do in addition to good things to use. you had great points for reading outside, a good book has many components, a little from each genre usually =)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-50037768816494029492011-12-15T15:55:12.401-07:002011-12-15T15:55:12.401-07:00I was reading in my genre for a long time. Then I ...I was reading in my genre for a long time. Then I read a few contemporary and I realized I missed those. I also miss reading mysteries. I love a great one of those every once in a while. I totally agree with all your pros.Jenny S. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482342313938669366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-41107661894281297322011-12-15T12:44:57.915-07:002011-12-15T12:44:57.915-07:00Read all genres. Even genres you don't think y...Read all genres. Even genres you don't think you'd like. You might learn something.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-8175900329525761442011-12-15T12:19:23.251-07:002011-12-15T12:19:23.251-07:00I think reading good writing is beneficial no matt...I think reading good writing is beneficial no matter what genre it is. I love reading mysteries, but without fail, I automatically gravitate to fantasy when I write. So, I think we slide into the slot we're comfortable with at the time, but I agree, no good read is wasted. We can glean good info and good examples from all genres.Sara Bullahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062844172482215376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-28147375576184368222011-12-15T11:46:38.520-07:002011-12-15T11:46:38.520-07:00If you only read your genre, I'd say yes. But ...If you only read your genre, I'd say yes. But I write multiple genre because I read and love multiple genres. It will probably be a problem for me if I'm ever published. Stephenie Meyer writes this wildly successful YA paranormal romance and then an adult SciFi. I love the adult SciFi the best.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-19200023888405964032011-12-15T11:15:14.800-07:002011-12-15T11:15:14.800-07:00I read everything. EVERYTHING! But I also write ...I read everything. EVERYTHING! But I also write a lot of different stuff. Trying to figure out my strengths, what I'm passionate about. I love fantasy, but when I started writing a contemporary piece, I needed to read more contemporary because all of a sudden I'd be writing and then I'd want a monster to come tramping down the road in the middle of the scene. Fantasy may be my genre of choice, but I can't limit myself with only writing in that genre, especially since I'm not repped yet. I found out I really like contemporary, and though I probably won't query the contemp. piece I have, that doesn't mean it won't help me in the next fantasy book I write.<br /><br />So yes, read in your genre, but don't neglect other genres in the process.<br /><br />Whew, that was a chatty response. I think I need to get out the house and be with some people for a while, lol.Cassie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706774393186819619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-14781147811744648342011-12-15T10:08:10.963-07:002011-12-15T10:08:10.963-07:00I can't stay in my genre because I get bored. ...I can't stay in my genre because I get bored. I want to read anything and everything that has a good message. I guess I'm more inclusive than exclusive. : )Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-62982471226818140052011-12-15T09:46:55.936-07:002011-12-15T09:46:55.936-07:00I loved reading your post. Inside or outside the ...I loved reading your post. Inside or outside the box, you've made me realize that I need to read more. And this is from a former English teacher...Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10929850545921901610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-42788605859382157932011-12-15T09:12:04.101-07:002011-12-15T09:12:04.101-07:00How about if you write YA read all kinds of YA. I ...How about if you write YA read all kinds of YA. I agree with you. You need to think outside the box.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-53715648213138084382011-12-15T09:10:09.038-07:002011-12-15T09:10:09.038-07:00Angie, why are you so brilliant? Honestly? I know ...Angie, why are you so brilliant? Honestly? I know you have a secret. :) The cool thing is that you always share your secrets... like today! This is fabulous. I think it's important to read everything. Like you said... you LEARN!Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-71168948286094181922011-12-15T08:57:28.367-07:002011-12-15T08:57:28.367-07:00I branch out. I primarily read darker, edgier stuf...I branch out. I primarily read darker, edgier stuff, but now and again I'll pick up something light-hearted and easy. I also like picking up an older book sometimes--some of the old Judy Blume or whatever. It's interesting to see the contrast of YA back then and YA now. It helps that I like a lot of different genres; (some) fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, thrillers, horror, etc. <br /><br />And I read some non-fiction. Mostly Beatles biographies, and now and again a true-crime since my wife has tons of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-28542039766966464772011-12-15T08:51:49.256-07:002011-12-15T08:51:49.256-07:00Ha! I can't do Nonfiction. I've tried to r...Ha! I can't do Nonfiction. I've tried to read it, but it doesn't hold my attention like Fiction does. :) And I agree. I like reading all sorts of things. I usually stay in YA, but I tend to read other genres as well. :)Chantele Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920913211842919013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-50632394946732320792011-12-15T07:44:38.048-07:002011-12-15T07:44:38.048-07:00Sometimes I think I learn more reading outside the...Sometimes I think I learn more reading outside the genre. I tend to stick to contemporary and literary fiction and when I leave that, I'm always so amazed, so inspired because it's a different perspective. It opens my eyes.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-53301734806407028572011-12-15T07:20:00.956-07:002011-12-15T07:20:00.956-07:00I read whatever catches my attention. From mystery...I read whatever catches my attention. From mystery to thrillers, sci-fi to fantasy, paranormal to horror, YA & MG to Adult.<br /><br />I'm very picky about what I read, so maybe that's why I read so many different genres, but I love pretty much any well told story.K.T. Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477211734721721621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509009608138236950.post-42036873616775859792011-12-15T07:11:28.658-07:002011-12-15T07:11:28.658-07:00I read what I want to read, whatever sounds intrig...I read what I want to read, whatever sounds intriguing, whatever hooks me. A good story, no matter the genre, is going to help my own writing even if it's only by osmosis. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com