A case for reading the genre you write

Especially if it’s romance. (Seriously. Romance is one of the most misunderstood genres out there.)

So here’s the thing about genre: It’s a framework.Within each genre are conventions that readers expect (and want) to see.

We seek our favorite genres for the predictability of the plot, and we admire writers who twist conventions to create fresh stories. These can exist together, without contradiction.

Read to learn.

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