I've been more stressed than usual lately... have you felt it, too? This year started in a flurry of activity and it hasn't let up.
Among the multitude of reasons to read and write books, escapism remains a valid one. But I'd argue it's more than that.
As a writer, you have the power to create alternate realities and propose new norms to your readers. You offer an escape and extend an invitation to envision something new.
When life feels overwhelming, it's a relief to escape into another world. You’re not alone in this desire. And this feeling has given rise to a new subgenre in the past few years: Cozy fantasy.
The coziest of fantasies
As an editor, I've seen a recent influx of clients writing cozy fantasy or fantasy with cozy elements. And a new report from K-lytics (more on that in my most recent blog) charts rising interest among readers.
Cozy fantasy is a growing subgenre of fantasy that offers engaging stories of warmth and hope without high stakes or the stress of daily life. Sounds lovely, right?
I share more about what defines cozy fantasy in the blog this month. Give it a read and see if it's something you'd like to incorporate in your writing!
