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Writing TopicsThere are many writing topics or genres to choose from when deciding to write a novel: horror, fantasy, romance, comedy, thriller, crime, adventure – the list goes on. It’s essential to have a good knowledge of the current market. Knowing what’s out in the shops now, what’s selling well and what’s flying off the shelves can be so beneficial when it comes to getting your own work published.Where would your novel fit?Try to have a good idea where your novel might fit in the book market. This is what a publisher will be thinking when reading your work so if you’ve thought about it beforehand and it, for example, slots nicely into fairy stories for girls aged 7-9, you’ll be one step ahead of the game.What genre should you choose?Consider your writing topics carefully and the genre you choose to write for. You may be, for instance, drawn to writing gothic romance. This could be a good or bad thing in the current market. Yes, vampire stories are selling well but the competition and standard is very high at the moment. I can almost guarantee you that publishers and agents are fed up of reading about fangs and blood and that they are practically crying out for a good adventure or crime novel to sink their teeth into.Changing it upIf you are intent on writing for a popular genre then try to change it up a bit. Get creative. For instance, what made Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series so different was that her main character, Bella Swan, didn’t mind that the guy she was in love with was a vampire. In fact, she loved him so much she was begging him to turn her into one! This is completely different from the classic vampire stories where the main female character was often seen as prey and would run for her life at any sign of an immortal guy with sharp teeth!Be true to yourselfBe true to yourself in your writing and make it different. You, as a person, are unique so bring something unique to the book market. Of course we would all love to be as successful as J K Rowling but don’t write the another Harry Potter, write something else and who knows, maybe soon other writers will be dreaming of having your success.Return from Writing Topics to Get on in Writing for Children Home
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