In this episode, I uncover 4 reasons why I think dystopia is a dead genre, but never fear, trends always change. I predict that dystopia will emerge once again. Also, write the story in your heart; never let a trend dictate it.
1) The world is scarier now, and people are gravitating towards escapism fiction.
2) It can be seen as a juvenile category and not appealing to adults since the main characters are often teenagers and the prose is simplistic.
3) It's hard work writing a solid dystopia, and it's hard not to replicate what's already been done.
4) Some people just don't get it creating less space for it in the publishing industry. Agents prioritize the acceptance of romance and mystery over dystopia.
I created the Turn Write Podcast for beginning writers, indie authors, for people who are looking for their voice and who want to know how to use it. The idea for this bite-sized podcast came to me as I sat in endless traffic commuting an hour each way to and from my 9-5 job, wondering why do I write? Why do I rush home every day with the agonizing hope of trying to string together meaningless words to create a feeling deeper than I could dare hope to describe? Well, day after day I kept thinking and there was only one answer: I loved to write. I am on a journey to becoming a published author, and I want to help you get there too.
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