Comments on: Why Multi-Genre Writing Rocks!

By: Connie B. Dowell

Connie B. Dowell — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:32:42 +0000

Hi! I’m stopping in from #wwwblogs. There’s so much advice out there for writers to pick a genre and stick to it no matter what. It’s nice to see a piece that supports us folks who like to write different genres. There really is a method to our madness!

By: Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Sweta Srivastava Vikram — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:13:32 +0000

In reply to Tui Snider @TuiSnider. Thank you for sharing your comments and for reading the piece, Tui! So lovely to hear from you. Wish you the best with all of your writing. Also, I like how you say "varied diet of writing projects." Best way to describe it :-)

By: Tui Snider @TuiSnider

Tui Snider @TuiSnider — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:29:10 +0000

Hi there!

I’m popping by from #MondayBlogs. What a great post! Even though I am currently only published in non-fiction, I write in other genres, too. I love how you mention the aspect of “Emotional Recovery” because I can relate to that so strongly!

My non-writing pals often don’t understand the anxiety I get when I don’t have a project to pour my passions into. So, like you, an easy remedy is to keep a varied diet of writing projects at all times.

Happy Monday & happy writing to you! 🙂

By: Gina Stoneheart

Gina Stoneheart — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:05:18 +0000

I write multiple genres and there are definitely pros and cons to this. Having a day job puts a HUGE damper on the amount of time I wish I could invest in both of my brands. So when I feel like I’m putting too much time into one genre, therefore, lacking in the other, I tend to beat myself up.
But with that being said, if I am having writer’s block with my children’s books, I can take a break and focus on my novels. And vice versa. I absolutely love being able to venture out into the world and speak creatively about both brands and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. But I just wish there was more time or two of me to conquer all of the tasks I have before me.

By: Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Sweta Srivastava Vikram — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:34:20 +0000

In reply to Kaylynn.

Thank you for reading the article and sharing your story, Kaylynn. Sometimes, as writers, we need to trick our brain. And the easiest way to do so is by distracting it with multiple projects, so it doesn’t get stubborn. Also, that helps take the pressure off.

Wish you the best with all of your projects! Wow, three novels is brilliant!
Sweta

By: Kaylynn

Kaylynn — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:08:20 +0000

Sweta,

This article brought clarity to me. I’ve been focused on finishing one thing and when I sit to work on it all I do is stare at the screen. My irons are too in several different fires and for some reason I had my mind made up that I needed to complete one and move on to the other. But you reminded me of a time when I was working on 3 separate novels at one time. Depending on the day I’d open which ever file suited my mood. When done there things opened up for me to complete the other projects floating around in my head. When I was focusing on just completing the one thing that didn’t seem to work, I kicked myself for not doing anything. But I can completely understand how purging my mind of the other things will make way for more. Thank you.

By: Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Sweta Srivastava Vikram — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:27:44 +0000

In reply to Monica Carter Tagore.

Dear Monica,

I apologize for my tardy response. A fiction book and nonfiction book deadline completely consumed me. Sorry.

Glad to hear that the article resonated with you. Ultimately, every writer has their own process. And each genre evokes a different response in us. But I do feel that writing across multiple genres keeps the creative juices flowing.

Best of luck to you with all of your projects. Can’t wait to hear about them!
Sweta

By: Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Sweta Srivastava Vikram — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:27:18 +0000

In reply to Avery Caswell.

Dear Avery,

Thank you for taking out the time to read the article and for writing back. I apologize for my delayed response. Multi-genre writing is fun but makes time sound like a myth:-)

Best,
Sweta

By: Sweta Srivastava Vikram

Sweta Srivastava Vikram — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:25:03 +0000

Dear Monica,

I apologize for my tardy response. A fiction book and nonfiction book deadline completely consumed me. Sorry.

Best of luck to you with all of your projects. Can’t wait to hear about them!
Sweta

By: Avery Caswell

Avery Caswell — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:57:01 +0000

Dear Sweta — Great article! And I completely relate. Many of my non-fiction projects have provided interesting (and already researched!) jumping off points for fiction.