If your book is “for everyone,” it’s actually for no one. In this sharp yet encouraging episode, we tackle one of the biggest hurdles for new authors: not wanting to be boxed in by genre.

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

• Identify your book’s genre and emotional promise.
• Avoid the “genre blender” mistake that confuses readers.
• Use genre conventions as creative and marketing tools.
• Communicate your book’s identity in one professional sentence.
• Decide when and how to blend genres.

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