I’m in! This year, for the first time, I’ll participate in the much-applauded, highly-acclaimed writer’s blog hop called A to Z Challenge.
A to Z: Literary Genres
…a genre for every letter of the alphabet. I’ll include:
Definition
Writing tips
Popular books in the genre
I skipped the genre tips I did in the past. Many of these were new to me (like Kitchen Sink–who knew?) and I’m amazed how much I learned researching for this blog hop. Here are the genres I will cover in April:
E Essay
H Humor
L LGBTQ
M Military
O Occult
T Tragedy
U Upmarket
If you click on the link prior to the publication date, it won’t work. Come back though!
If you’re doing the AtoZ Challenge, please add your name and blog address to this interactive list. Then I’ll be sure to visit you each day. Thanks!
To see who’s responded, look below at this spreadsheet.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vDsIwn96eTCSqNUu71y5ZIsdXr4dLydsFvvQnyxECh4/edit?usp=sharing
If you’re not doing AtoZ, please still visit and leave comments or virtual hugs. Ask me how it is going on Twitter (@worddreams); drop in on FB and let me know what you’re doing INSTEAD OF writing endless blog posts.
OK. We start April 1st. I’m ready (I think)!
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, and the thriller, To Hunt a Sub. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, webmaster for four blogs, an Amazon Vine Voice book reviewer, a columnist for TeachHUB, monthly contributor to Today’s Author and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. You can find her books at her publisher’s website, Structured Learning. The sequel to To Hunt a Sub, Twenty-four Days, is scheduled for May 2017. Click to follow its progress.
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I don’t think I’m ready for the A to Z challenge. I didn’t even realize there were that many genres. This is very interesting and informative. I enjoyed going to the genres and reviewing your recommendations.
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I prepared all of my posts ahead of time, but still, visiting blogs and answering comments has been quite a commitment. Still, I can’t believe how much I’ve learned in just 26 days!
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Alternative History sounds like a wonderful challenge. Must try. Wait, “There is no try, must do!”
Thanks for inspiring post!
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I think genre categories have exploded. You can write pretty much anything and call it a genre. Don’t you think?
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We can call it whatever we want but will anyone read it if it doesn’t ring their bell?
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Ah. There is that, isn’t there.
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That looks like a really comprehensive list. I hope to stop back in April to see how you get on. 🙂
Good luck!
Cait @ Click’s Clan
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It was a lot of fun to put together.
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Fantastic theme Jacqi – I need to tune into learn this!
Have a fantastic April with Atoz
Cheers
shalzmojo
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Thanks! I’m looking forward to making lots of new friends.
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This sounds like an interesting theme, and I’m looking forward to seeing what you have to say about these. Might even learn something…
John Holton
A to Z Challenge Co-Host
The Sound Of One Hand Typing
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Thanks, John. I learned a lot during the research!
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Ok, this is fantastic! First of all, great theme! I’m looking forward to reading because there are quite a few I’m not familiar with, and as an avid reader I think I should be! Secondly, I applaud you for making your own “list!” with that form thingy! What an outstanding idea 🙂 Bonne chance! A-to-Z-er Jetgirl visiting via Forty, c’est Fantastique
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Thanks! I’m excited just reading your response–you have so much energy!
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This is fabulous and just what I need. Can’t wait to read your posts.
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Thanks so much. I hope they pithy but quick!
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Just wow! I am impressed Jacqui and what a list…I will be cheering from the sidelines and I am sure each and every one will be amazing. I am looking forward to it 🙂
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Thanks! You’ll get sick of me after a month of 26 posts! I’ll be sick of me!
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Very Cool
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This theme came to me. I had no trouble coming up with it. Next year may be a different story!
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Now this is awesome! 🙂
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Who knew there were so many genres!
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I’m guessing not many after seeing them all listed right here. 🙂
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This is an excellent project and I am looking forward to see it complete. (Maybe you could add a widget or something similar in the lateral bar or by the banner for us to catch up easily?)… Best of luck with this and with your writing in general dear Jacqui. Happy Spring! 😀 😉
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I’ll check on the widget. Great idea, Aquileana.
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Oh wow…you’re organised! I’m impressed you’ve written all your posts. Looking forward to reading them on their respective days. 🙂
Sanch @ Sanch Writes
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I know myself. If I had tried to write a post a day, I would have failed early. I’m just not that person.
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This is a formidable project, and I’ll be sure to check it out. However, I’m giving you a squinty-eyed look for choosing fan fiction over fantasy. (I know, not everyone likes fairy tales.) 🙂
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Oh I do love fantasy. I covered it a few years ago (https://worddreams.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/10-tips-for-fantasy-writers/) and was trying not to repeat myself.
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My mistake. I shall visit your fantasy post fortwith. 🙂
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🙂
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Wow – that’s a lot of genres. I’m looking forward to this, Jacqui.
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It is, surprisingly. Who knew there were so many options!
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I had no idea there were so many genres! And I’m pretty intrigued with your Google forms sign up thingy – that’s pretty awesome!
Good luck with the challenge!
Lisa / Tales from the Love Shaque
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I love Google Forms. They’re easy to create and so collaborative.
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Great idea! I’m not participating in A to Z anymore, but I look forward to reading your posts for it!
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It has been a lot of preparatory work. I don’t think I could do it if I had a lot of other activities (like kids!). Why did you stop?
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It’s never occurred to me just how many genres there are. An interesting list indeed. You really have set yourself a challenge!
A-Z Challenge – My theme for 2017!
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I struggled to fill some of the letters–like X! And I tried to stay away from ones I’d already covered–like thrillers.
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Sounds like a great theme. Can’t wait to read about it.
I find genres to be fascinating, more than people normally think. There’s a lot about genre we don’t normally think about.
Have a great challenge!
@JazzFeathers
The Old Shelter – Theme Reveal – 1940s Film Noir
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I agree. We think of the 4-5 major genres, but not all the interesting sub-genres. Writing is quite flexible.
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Neat theme! Particularly intrigued by Kitchen sink 🙂
Nilanjana.
Madly-in-Verse
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Just like the variety of jobs, genres even have one that’s similar to jack-of-all-trades.
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Yoh Jacqui! (As we say here in SA)! Well done for leaping in! – I’m just about committed – managed to export the theme reveal badge onto a blank ‘new post” – which reminds me, I’d better get on with putting something up – April is a real roller-coaster! Glad to have you along for the ride!
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I followed your posts last year–can’t wait to see what you do this year.
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Can’t wait to see yours!
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Jacqui, I’m excited to read your A to Z posts – you’ve identified a lot of genres about which I know bupkes, so I’m going to learn a lot and I bet I’ll have fun. I mean, “quiet horror” to be read with a sock stuffed in my mouth? And I can’t wait to find out what “kitchen sink” is. I’m thinking it maybe includes practical instructions on how to build or repair something – ? And thus creates the theme of the book? You found an X genre – incredible!
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You had me chuckling–kitchen sink. Think the metaphor definition, “everything except the …” Odd genre but intriguing!
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Oh-h-h-h-…..
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This should be interesting! I’m going to be in the cheering section this year.
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I cheered and lurked last year. We’ll see how ‘participant’ goes this year. I may return to lurking!
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Does sound like a challenge. Looking forward to seeing your work on this.
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It was definitely fun to research. I learned a ton.
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Welcome to the A to Z Challenge. Hope you find your April experience to be productive and highly rewarding. And most of all, fun!
Your theme should make for some useful and enlightening reading.
Arlee Bird
Tossing It Out Theme Reveal: It’s About Time
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I’ve lurked for several years and now feel ready to join in the fun. Thanks for making this happen, Arlee.
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This sounds really interesting and I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Especially in the genres I’ve never heard of before. I’m so tempted to join in, but I have a stack of university essays to do over April
Anyway, best of luck!
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A to Z is better done when you’re between writing assignments. You’ll have time next year, or the year after, when University is behind you. Good luck with all that writing!
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You go, girl! Terrific challenge!
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It’s a lot of posts, but I got them ready early. Now, it’s just posting.
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This is going to be great, Jacqui. I’m looking forward to your posts!
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I can’t believe there are so many genres. Of course, many are eclectic.
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X is for Xenofiction? Never heard of that before. Interesting. 🙂
Hop over to read all about your daily dose of inspiration in my theme reveal post!
Writer In Transit
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I hadn’t heard of that one either. I wasn’t even sure I’d find an X genre!
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Go you! I’ll be following
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I tried to keep them short, consumable. Just the basics. Who has time to read a post every day for a month!
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I am eager to read your thoughts on each post, Jacqui as I am not quite brave enough to commit to the challenge with my kids still being so small my time is still so limited.
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I didn’t even try writing until my kids were out of the house (actually, out of college. Even in college, they required too much attention).
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You amaze me Jacqui 🙂
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Have fun, Jacqui. I’ll look forward to reading your posts.
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There are some interesting themes out there. I really enjoyed the research for this one.
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Hi Jacqui – let’s see if this one takes … I’ll be learning lots from your posts – I’m not so good on genres – so hopefully will come away in May fully informed! I tried to enter my details .. but then couldn’t comment – so just commenting … cheers Hilary
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Then hashed it … and on top of that have doubled my entry – the first one is wrong – please delete ——- thank you!
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I see you signed the form. Are you doing A to Z? I’d love to see one of the consummate history tucked away in your brain!
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Hi Jacqui – I’m resurrecting the posts from last year that never got revealed … so just drafting the theme reveal post … which is a little different … my brain has forgotten last year!! Cheers and see you there or around earlier … Hilary
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I’ll be over later today to check on your Reveal. This will be a wild month, won’t it Hilary?!
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Yes – they always are … it’s fun, but we can only do what we can do … mine will probably go up tomorrow a.m. see you then … and enjoy the build up. H
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I look forward to reading your posts. I am not doing the A2Z, but will be here.
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Thanks, Lata. I lurked for about two years before I joined. I have my fingers crossed all will go well.
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I’ll look forward to reading your selections for these, Jacqui. Is it difficult choosing which ones to feature?
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No, not often difficult. I wanted to avoid the genres I’ve already written about so that seriously narrowed my choices. Surprisingly, I still found enough.
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