<p>Lauren, Harry and Jack discuss genre specific editing issues. Specific topics include:</p>

<ul><li>For spec fic, not enough spec/world, weak magical or supernatural systems</li>
<li>For historical, too much historical research, weak drama/char arcs</li>
<li>For romance, not enough tension</li>
<li>For sci fi, not enough dramatic action too much info dumping</li>
<li>For literary, too vague. Afraid of turmoil, no real satisfaction at the end</li>
<li>Crime / thrillers / mystery - cliches</li>
</ul>

Lauren, Harry and Jack discuss genre specific editing issues. Specific topics include: For spec fic, not enough spec/world, weak magical or supernatural systems For historical, too much historical research, weak drama/char arcs For romance, not enough tension For sci fi, not enough dramatic action too much info dumping For literary, too vague. Afraid of turmoil, no real satisfaction at the end Crime / thrillers / mystery - cliches

Lauren Daniels episode 3

Authors Harry Colfer and Jack Roney interview fellow authors, writing experts, and publishing industry professionals to chat about all things fiction writing. Uploads every second Monday.

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Lauren Daniels episode 3

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