SFFMP 73: Mixing Genres, Best Categories for Cross-Genre Fiction, and KDP Select vs. Going Wide with Glynn Stewart

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This week we are joined with Glynn Stewart, author of fantastic and successful novels that mix science fiction and fantasy.

Here’s a taste of what we discussed:

  • Mixing genres and tropes.
  • How to make fantasy and science fiction blend together to make a strong story.
  • How to create a strong fantasy with various rules.
  • To explain the rules of your magic system to readers, or not?
  • Judging concepts by the marketability and knowing where to put your focus.
  • Advice to those who would want to mix genres.
  • Ways to conquer writer’s block.
  • Using Kindle Unlimited and pricing.
  • Places to market cross genres.
  • Designing stand-alones to grow into series–And working with fans who want more!
  • The need for endurance.

If you enjoyed the show, please visit Glynn on his site and check out his several series there and on his Amazon page.

 

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