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Saturday, May 11 • 10:30am - 11:30am
How To Stop Worrying And Embrace Genre Tropes
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Do you think you've created something original with your story or novel? Well...you haven't! And that's the good news! Once you are able to articulate the genre you are in and the character archetypes you're using, you will be able to use and ultimately master genre tropes, generate creative ideas and hone your creative vision. Imitation most often happens when we are *unaware* of how our work is similar to the work of others. The most original works are those which are variations on what is already out there. In this session, we will discuss how to use genre tropes to strengthen your work, fill in gaps, and even defeat writers block. Whether you're writing romance, sci fi, fantasy, thriller, or cozy mystery, you will leave with the confidence that tropes can be your friend, and the knowledge of how best to use them.
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Mark Cecil

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Mark Cecil is an author, journalist and host of The Thoughtful Bro show, for which he conducts author interviews with an eclectic roster of award winning and bestselling writers. He has written for The Millions, Reuters and Embark Literary Journal, among other publications. He is... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Franklin
  Fiction

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