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Story Nerd · Jan 7, 2026 · 50:41
Story Nerd · Jan 7, 2026 · 50:41
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Genre is enigmatic (at best). Writers, agents, readers, and editors, all have different perspectives, and sometimes they lead to heated debates. In this episode, which originally aired in Season 2, Melanie and I totally disagree on the genre. She thinks it's a horror, I think it's a thriller. Which of us is right? Tune in to find out. We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Until then, Happy New Year! - V.
The Hook Formula: the works-every-time method for describing your book in a way that captivates readers and makes them beg for more.
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