I find it easier to start writing with a genre you are most familiar with than to try and write in a genre that you're not familiar with. At least not when you're first starting out.
Go with the genre you like to read, you might get ideas using things you've already read, just don't plagiarize and use their ideas. Think of it as a foundation.
You can also use ideas from several books to build your foundation, but always add your own twists and build your own story.

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Things About Me, Rants, And Tips.
DiversosSo I was nominated by my friend to do this 20 things about me thing, but if there is anything else you guys would like to know ask it here and I will try to answer. I guess you can say this is kind of like a diary/informative thoughts *shrugs* The c...