The best genres for April capture the spring themes of renewal, mystery, and reflection. Because April is National Poetry Month, poetry is the perfect outlet.
April is Both Psychotic and Poetic
Additionally, psychological thrillers and diverse romance novels peak in popularity as readers look for gripping stories that match the season's fresh, transformative energy.
Use the Flavorwire Literary Calendar for April this way:
Read a story, chapter, or entire novel every day for the authors represented, starting with “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen if you need inspo
Write a letter to each author, especially the Library of Congress, every day—and never expect to actually send them
Celebrate the authors’ birthdays if they are born in April, such as Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov who wrote “Lolita” on the 22nd
Whether you want to publish in these trends or just want to try something new, these writing genres perfectly fit the month.
National Poetry Month
With April declared as National Poetry Month, it is the ideal time to draft short-form, free-verse poetry to share on personal blogs or online communities. Here are some resources for getting your poetic license:
Plant a poetry garden with Poetry Magazine
30 activities for National Poetry Month by the Academy of American Poets (NYC)
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo) is in April!
Psychological Thrillers
Exploring themes of identity, deception, and the mind satisfies the craving for gripping, edge-of-your-seat spring reads this month.
Write a Psychological Thriller Genre Story
Developing a psychological thriller means shifting the focus from physical danger to the human mind. The most effective approach is to anchor your story in universal, familiar emotions. Put an ordinary protagonist in an increasingly impossible situation. Then let paranoia and deception—rather than external villains—build unbearable suspense.
Sources
Poetic license by the Poetry Foundation
Plant a poetry garden by Poetry Magazine
National Poetry Month daily activities by the Academy of American Poets
National Poetry Writing Month (NaPoWriMo)