In what ways can setting be used to establish the sub-genre of psychological horror in a Post-Apocalyptic novel?
The genre of any story is apparent the moment you open a book. Readers should not have to waste time trying to figure out if what they are reading is drama, action or comedy. But an author does have some flexibility to toy with the tone of a story at a secondary level. If it is a comedy, than it might amuse an audience to ponder whether or not the premise can be considered a dark comedy. Establishing the sub-genre in itself can be difficult and is often not even attempted in most works of fiction. But if a novelist feels adventurous and wants to add another layer to his story, then writing in a sub-genre can help the reader dive further into the plot. Continue Reading
