Genre Deep Dive for Novelists
Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST · Boardman Road Branch Library · Poughkeepsie, NY
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You may have a favorite genre to read, watch, or write, but did you know that all genres have rules? We will go into both conventions of traditional genre — fantasy, romance, thriller, mystery, sci-fi, horror, historical, and more — including what is called "obligatory scenes" that must be present for a work to "count" as part of a given genre, as well as explore how Save the Cat genres work as a roadmap to help you plan your story. Instructor is Charlotte Tramontana, a PPLD staff member who wri
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