As a writer, reading inside your genre is essential for understanding your market and becoming an expert in what you write. But reading outside your genre is just as important for developing a well rounded sense of writing and story. You’ll begin to notice storytelling patterns in other genres, maybe even giving you a new perspective into your own. After all, the basics of story are consistent across all genres. Join us as we broaden our horizons and read outside our typical comfort zones!
Reading Prompts for Book Club!
- What is the biggest difference between the genre you write in and the genre you chose to read this month?
- What genre-specific technique did you really enjoy in the book you read?
- What was the point or message of the book you read?
- What was your favorite part of the book you read?
- What’s your biggest takeaway from this month’s read?
EMILY IS READING:
Becoming, by Michelle Obama
Genre: Autobiography
RACHEL IS READING:
The Terror, by Dan Simmons
Genre: Horror
I’m going to read a Sci-Fi novel called Recursion by Blake Crouch. It won best Sci-Fi of 2019 according to GoodReads readers.
Hi Maya! That sounds awesome, I’ve not heard of it but I’ll go check it out. I’m excited to learn what you thought! Have you started reading it yet?