What kind of writer am I? I have struggled with this question from time to time myself. I have noticed some successful writers stick to a particular genre. Then again, there are those who seem to be multi-talented and write in different genres. I guess when one is first starting out, it is best to stick with one genre. After you have mastered one, perhaps you may wish to explore other genres. I don't think you should limit yourself by any means. If you are passionate about writing a certain story and have the energy, where withall, and drive to complete the task, then by all means go for it. Writing is work; therefore, whatever you decide to write about needs to be something you are insanely passionate about. Not that your a mental case, but writing can take you to that point at times.
In deciding what to write about, it is a good idea to go with whatever your gut feeling expresses to your inner conscience. Starting out simple is always best. Write a short story or a novella. Try writing a magazine article or two and submitting those. This will give you those much-needed publishing credit clips and the confidence to move forward with even higher endeavors. Taking baby steps to accomplish your goals will give you the opportunity to succeed in bite size portions. To discover your genre, ask yourself - What subjects intrigue me the most in life?
In deciding what to write about, it is a good idea to go with whatever your gut feeling expresses to your inner conscience. Starting out simple is always best. Write a short story or a novella. Try writing a magazine article or two and submitting those. This will give you those much-needed publishing credit clips and the confidence to move forward with even higher endeavors. Taking baby steps to accomplish your goals will give you the opportunity to succeed in bite size portions. To discover your genre, ask yourself - What subjects intrigue me the most in life?
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