Cross-genre fiction is thriving, but blending genres successfully requires more than adding a dragon to a murder mystery (sad, but true). If you're writing a cross-genre novel, planning to write one, or wondering whether your manuscript accidentally became one, this episode will help you blend genres without confusing your readers.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

• Combining genres intentionally
• What readers expect from different genres
• Why understanding those expectations matters.
• Popular genre mashups

Next time on Writing Break: Writing What You Want vs. Writing What Sells. What happens when those two things aren't the same?

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