Why did you choose to write?

When I go to a con, I hit ALL the writing panels -- for those who can't or don't.

Here are my notes on things to think about when you're investigating a murder -- fantasy style!

http://morganhazelwood.com/2019/06/13/csi-fantasy-edition/

How do i make The difference between an unreliable narrator and a continuity error, obvious?

I have self-published one novel under contemporary fiction. Recently, I have been offered my first traditional publishing contract for an entirely different book which is YA Fantasy. It is the first of three. I am un-agented, however looking to procure an agent as my next step in my writing career. I feel it's a bit messy to approach an agent with contemporary fiction (yes, I have more finished novels in that genre) when my first publishing contract is for something else. I'm not "established" as anything, yet.

I've read it's much better to gain traction as a new author under whatever people gravitate towards the most. Then, once you have a following, you can branch out. Does anyone have experience with this? I am so new, I don't want to waste my time continuing to write contemporary fiction if my first offer in YA Fantasy should be where I keep my aim for awhile.

TL;DR - could anyone shed light on the "need" to choose a genre before pitching to literary agents?

Thank you!

Happy 2019! Looking to the year ahead, thought it might be helpful to share a few sites that have compiled lists of different writing competitions you can submit your work to in the new year.

https://nothingintherulebook.com/2018/12/30/49-writing-competitions-for-2019/

https://www.christopherfielden.com/short-story-tips-and-writing-advice/short-story-competitions.php

https://www.dystopianstories.com/writing-competitions-contests/

https://creativewritingink.co.uk/writing-competitions/

All power to your pens!

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