What is genre, and how can transcending it improve your fiction? How can you effectively write cross genre?
22:02 - Interview starts
John Truby gives an overview of the Anatomy of Genres.

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John Truby is the founder and director of Truby's Writers Studio, and teaches story principles and techniques through books, courses and audio programs, as well as speaking and story consulting. He's also the author of The Anatomy of Story. And today we're talking about his new book, The Anatomy of Genres - https://amzn.to/3U61Luq

How John became an expert on story
Defining genre — and examples from science fiction
Genre vs. Amazon Subcategories
How to transcend genre
How to successfully write cross-genre stories
Tips for editing and rewriting
The importance of advanced theme and complex plot
The future of storytelling as an immersive experience

You can find John at https://www.Truby.com

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