Episode 60 - Rebecca Zanetti - Multi Genre Writing
Oct 25, 2023
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Rebecca Zanetti shares insights on writing across genres, maintaining brand identity, and transitioning from paranormal romance to romantic suspense. Tips on optimizing writing productivity, collaboration strategies, and creating plot twists. Discussion on balancing multiple projects, managing pen names, and staying engaged as an author.
Rebecca Zanetti emphasizes maintaining suspense elements across different genres in her writing.
Zanetti discusses the challenges and benefits of being a hybrid author, navigating traditional and self-publishing successfully.
Deep dives
Transition Across Genres: Maintaining Brand Identity
Rebecca Zinnetti discusses transitioning across genres, starting from paranormal romance to romantic suspense. Despite attempting to shift to romantic suspense, her protagonist always turned into a vampire, leading to her ongoing series 'Dark Protector.' Zinnetti emphasizes the persistence of suspense elements in her writing regardless of the genre, highlighting the common thread connecting her works.
Hybrid Publishing and Genre Variety
Zinnetti reveals her experience as a hybrid author, balancing traditional and self-publishing. Initially beginning traditionally with Kensington, she delves into different genres like romantic suspense and post-apocalyptic thrillers, flexibly adapting to the changing publishing landscape due to factors like border's bankruptcy. Her ability to navigate multiple genres showcases both the challenges and advantages of hybrid publishing.
Writing Process and Genre Expansion
Zinnetti shares insights into her writing process, highlighting her 'pantser' approach without outlining. She delves into her structured writing routine of hour-long sprints, incorporating breaks for physical movement. Delving into genre exploration, she expresses interests in delving into dark romance and inspirational storytelling, showcasing her dynamic and multi-faceted writing journey.
Alessandra Torre and Rebecca Zanetti discuss how to write across several genres and stay true to your brand. Discover tips for writing fiction in different genres.
This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in!
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