Many writers decide to write books because they are unable to find the books they want to read, or far too few of them. They can be in specific genres or about specific topics that would make a great plot but few people want to delve into them.
I believe this is the reason that subgenres are started. There are few books available, but not many, for a long time. Then, all of a sudden, the subgenre has a number of new books published and it becomes popular, almost overnight. Why? Because there were a few writers who felt a strong attraction to the subgenre, wrote books, and propelled it to the forefront and got it noticed so it became more established.
This is great news for the rest of us who love the subgenre and enjoy reading books in that category. But what about new writers to the scene? Where do they fit in?
Many will make it in the subgenre, but some will have a book concept that would be better served by crossing subgenres. For example, a book could be straight Historical Fiction, but if it has a detective in it, then it may be better to cross subgenres as a Historical Fiction Detective Thriller. This could then be marketed to several subgenres. It may even start a new subgenre. That’s how they get started. A writer crosses subgenres and people like what they’ve done it and want more books like it.
Another interesting subgenre cross could be a Historical Fiction plot set in the past with a dual plot set in the future, so a touch of Science Fiction here. Would it sell? It depends on the plot and whether it is well written. If you like it, give it a go.
Wishing you the best in your writing journey,
Josephine
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