So You Want to Become a Published Writer: Genres to Consider

Not everything you write has to be a best-selling novel. There are several other options available to you that most people hardly think of. See yourself fitting into any of these. They are:

• Poetry: Here, you will need to offer your readers:

• techniques of revising your poetry;



• an introduction to your poetry;



• a sense of rhythm and meter;



• a clear expression emotions;



• use of various images;

• Fiction: Here, you will need to develop the skills of:

• creating your unique story-telling techniques;



• managing conflict, tension, and suspense;



• presenting various points of view;



• creating characters;



• developing plots; and



• writing dialogue.

• Nonfiction and Other Genres: Here, you just need to look around you to see numerous avenues available to you. Envision yourself:

• submitting true-to-life or as-told-to stories;



• creating your own personal essays;



• writing for the screen (Hollywood);



• writing hit plays (Broadway);



• writing magazine articles;



• doing business writing; and



• writing reviews for hotels, travel, and restaurants and reaping the benefits of free stay, travel, and meals. Can't get better than that!

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