Genre Revisited I have always been fascinated by one of the most basic aspects of the writing process: deciding which genre will best align with the experience I feel inspired to write about. Am I trying to convey a particular emotion? Am I trying to work out the mystery of why people behave the way … Continue reading Youth Group Picnic: A Tale of Two Genres
What’s in a Genre?
Lately, I've been thinking a lot about genre. Several months ago, I began a genealogy/family history blog, "This Is Us: The Browns and the Moores, A Few Gauffreaus and Gustins" at http://genealogylizgauffreau.com. Much of the genealogical research has already been done by other family members, as well as research about the historical contexts in which … Continue reading What’s in a Genre?