Writers cross genres for many reasons. Some follow the trends and write for the market. They feel limited by their genre and seek to break out of their comfort zone. Some seek the exposure. Others skip over into other genres simply out of boredom or a desire to stay fresh. And still others simply enjoy writing in a variety of styles.
Sometimes authors write in multiple genres within a single piece of work. They may combine elements of a mystery with those of a historical romance. If done skillfully, it can be very successful. And many of the defining lines of genres have blurred in recent years, giving writers greater freedom than ever before. One of the most obvious examples of this is the latest trend, blending mystery with romance.
The industry once preferred authors who stayed within their defined genre. An established science-fiction writer who veered off course and produced a chick-lit novel was likely pressured by his agent or publisher to stick with science fiction.
Everything changes, years have passed and naysayers now say that the rise of genre-hybridization is no longer just a trend. The fact is, it has blossomed and become the New Normal. There are now agents out there who are willing to represent multi-genre authors, and it is not always necessary to have multiple agents for multiple genres.
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