After I finished 'The Darkest Minds' series, I knew I…
“After I finished 'The Darkest Minds' series, I knew I wanted to take a risk and work on something completely different - lighter in tone, with a little bit more romance, and a completely different set of characters - that would also, um, finally justify my liberal arts degree.”
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After a serious series, the author sought a lighter, romance‑focused project to showcase her broader education.
In simple terms: She wanted a different genre to use her liberal arts background.
Explore new genres for growth.
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- publishing contracts
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- author branding
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Questions to Reflect On
- How to retain fans while changing tone?
- What strategies aid genre transition?
Risk of alienating existing fans.