I write what I want to write - if anyone wants to bother to stick it in a genre - that's up to them - and their possible desire to suffer litigation - ;-)
I think my line of choice is similar to that of Jonathan, as I prefer to read historical drama. That been the case I think most writers tend to write about what they like to read. But on the flip side of that statement is, a change is as good as a rest. And you can only grow your knowledge by expanding the type of books you read. In doing so you open up your choice of genre and style, which can only be a good thing.
I have been taught recently, and I don't know how true this is but it does make sense. That if you write about what you know, then the writing becomes easier to do. I suppose that this only applies at the start of your writing career. Then as you gain experience you can change the genre to what ever you wish to try. :)
A good writer shouldn't feel tied to any particular genre; however they may have a preference. Whilst I've dabbled in most genres, the one I keep returning to is the Supernatural/Horror genre.
As to how you go about choosing a genre, that's a very difficult question to answer. Everybody has their own particular favourite, so I think its simply a case of trail and error to find yours.
"How do I choose which genre?"
I don't! :-)
I write what I want to write - if anyone wants to bother to stick it in a genre - that's up to them - and their possible desire to suffer litigation - ;-)
:-)
I think my line of choice is similar to that of Jonathan, as I prefer to read historical drama. That been the case I think most writers tend to write about what they like to read. But on the flip side of that statement is, a change is as good as a rest. And you can only grow your knowledge by expanding the type of books you read. In doing so you open up your choice of genre and style, which can only be a good thing.
I have been taught recently, and I don't know how true this is but it does make sense. That if you write about what you know, then the writing becomes easier to do. I suppose that this only applies at the start of your writing career. Then as you gain experience you can change the genre to what ever you wish to try. :)
A good writer shouldn't feel tied to any particular genre; however they may have a preference. Whilst I've dabbled in most genres, the one I keep returning to is the Supernatural/Horror genre.
As to how you go about choosing a genre, that's a very difficult question to answer. Everybody has their own particular favourite, so I think its simply a case of trail and error to find yours.