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The Online Genre Course The Online Genre Critique Course takes the Online Character and Critique Group a step forward and introduces you to the power of genre. Genres represent the modern archetypal journeys. This five-session course will enable you to develop and explore the characters you want to write about within an archetypal framework. Each session will give you the tools to write one or two short stories that follow the fundamental steps of the particular genre you are exploring. Every week you'll write a series of four scene, short stories involving the following five genres. These are: Love Comedy Action Thriller Fantasy By exploring the various genres, you will take your understanding of story and character to another level. And you might be surprised how much you enjoy writing in a style that you never considered. In addition, understanding genre helps you realise the possibilities and shape of a longer work. Genre is also a key tool in marketing your work. Agents and publishers need to know where your story fits in the scheme of things.What shelf it fits into in the bookstore. If you can't give them a clear idea of what you've got, you'll find it very difficult to convince them to read your work. (This is something dealt with in greater depth in the Novel and Script Courses. But being clear of what genre your work fits into is a big start. At The Maui Writers Conference, all agents, publishers and writers emphasised the importance of knowing what genre your story fitted into. Most importantly, while exploring genre, you'll keep your writing momentum alive, continue to explore characters and stories, and develop your writing skills. About the importance of Genre According to the American writing teacher, John Truby, writers typically underestimate the difficulty in mastering genre. He said, "The reason genre is so important is that the entire entertainment business is based on it. Genres aren't just systems for expressing certain themes. They are also strategies for storytelling. One of the ways genres set themselves apart from one another is that they each ask a different central question or force the hero to make a crucial decision." Each genre is filled with story beats and themes that are highly choreographed. You still have to do each genre story in an original way. But, according to Truby, harnessing the power of genre will take you a long way toward your goal of being a top professional writer. Genre and the Mythic Form At a deep level, genres are the modern myth form. Each genre takes a character on a particular journey. Understanding genre enables you to tap into universal archetypal patterns that audiences/readers can relate to on a deep level. These patterns give your stories added meaning, resonance, character development and drama. Love is ultimately about transcending the ego to find a higher form of love and seeing love as a way of life. You will explore ways of getting romance into your stories. Fantasy is about finding the magic within and seeing the magic in the everyday. Discover the benefits of letting your imagination rip and seeing where it takes you. Comedy explores the folly of the human ego in pursuit of love and material ambition. The absurdities of how we human beings can behave. Learn the dynamics of character-centred comedy, and how to get more humour into your writing and sustain it over a story. Thrillers are about finding the courage to face your worst nightmare Think of ways to challenge your characters to the core. Action is about letting go and accessing the power within. About exploring how we act in the world. Explore how your character acts in a physical crisis. Course Fee: $295 For details of our Refund, Cancellation and Deferment policies please read our Terms and Conditions TESTIMONIALS ARTICLES ABOUT WRITING SUBSCRIBE - NEWSLETTER T: 61 2 9386 4994 F: 61 2 9386 4995 writerstudio.com.au