Writing genres

Genres of books simply specify what categories or sub-categories does a book belong to. Here is the list of different genres of books with brief discriptions and examples.

Genre in writing is SO important. Why? Because readers have certain expectations when they pick up a new book. Those expectations are based on the book's genre. Learn how to meet (and exceed) your reader's expectations by satisfying the requirements of your story's genre.

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I’m very good at coming up with story “sparks” – too good, in fact – but I always find it a trial to develop those ideas into fully-fledged stories. One technique I use is to create mind-maps. I thought I would share my genre mind maps in case they can help you in your hour…

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