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A good fit

For many writers it’s all too easy to get settled in one genre, either because your subject matter matches your interests, or you feel you might not succeed in a genre you never tried before.

Both good points. It’s tough enough to get started without having doubts about trying something different.

Whatever you do in life (if you are fortunate enough to have a choice), you should feel comfortable. Or, as the French put it so elegantly, be happy in your skin. If you

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