John Truby: How to Transcend Genre

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The Anatomy of Genres by John Truby

During an interview with The Creative Penn podcast, John Truby discusses his new book, The Anatomy of Genres, and how transcending genre can improve your fiction. During this episode, they discuss:

  • 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