So Which Genre Is Hard To Write About.

[Navillus]

Tragedy is hard for me since I don't really feel things like Sadness or grief, So it is kind of like a blind person trying to describe what they see.

 

[MajorKerina]

It's actually getting easier with the assistance of AI because it can fact check a lot of things but you have to know enough to be able to fact check the fact check

 

[HungrySheep]

Horror. I find it's incredibly hard to create something scary through words alone as opposed to a medium with visuals such as visual novels, movies, or manga.

Political intrigue is also difficult. I find it's hard to keep most people interested in a story that's centered around political intrigue. And by political intrigue, I mean things like court intrigue, political maneuvering, and similar plots. Not "assassins/reincarnators/regressors/re-whatevers but with a succession/nobility plot" or something similar.

Detective fiction and non-supernatural mystery is also pretty difficult too.

 

[ThisAdamGuy]

Horror. I love horror and have wished I could write it literally since I started writing. But while my natural writing style is perfect for fantasy, trying to write horror feels like vacuuming your living room with a lawn mower. It's just the wrong tool for the job, and you're only causing even more damage the harder you try.

 

[Anonjohn20]

Epic High Fantasy: It is known for its complex world-building and richly crafted stories. Writers must create a detailed and immersive world, making it a demanding genre. Writers who find it too challenging will write low fantasy or copy other already established high fantasy worlds (too many stories have elves and dwarves beefing just because Tolkien had them dislike each other; these authors don't have the courage to create new species). Tolkien is the most common example of an OG in this genre.

Hard Science Fiction: (As everyone else in this tread has already brought up) It requires a deep understanding of scientific concepts and adherence to actual scientific principles. Many authors prefer soft science fiction (which can let you get away with science mumbo jumbo) or science fantasy (like Star Wars).

Mystery: It involves creating a complex puzzle with clues and red herrings while also developing characters and plot. It requires a deep understanding of human psychology and behavior. The talented writers try to make the twist/reveals believable rather than jarring.

Historical Fiction: It demands a deep understanding of historical events, cultures, and daily life. Writers must transport readers to another time period, making it difficult to balance accuracy with engaging storytelling. Most authors find historical fiction so difficult that they choose to write low fantasy instead. Shakespeare was so good at this that some people believe he wasn't one person writing but multiple people writing under one name.