Do you like to be shocked? Romanced? Enchanted? Reading preferences vary greatly, which is why we write so many types of stories. Genre storytelling may seem like a strange phrase. "Can't all storytelling be categorized by genre?" Yes, but there's m...
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The heat pressed in on us like the walls of a volcano as my team hurried to secure the rope. If we didn't get it tight, we would fall to our death. And nobody, not even the ones without hope, wanted to be cooked and eaten by a company of Bonebreakers. Jacko was the first to start the climb, and I held my breath as his webbed feet touched the searing hot surface of the mothership, cursing in Klingon as he went.
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What is genre?
Genre is a category of artistic composition, such as in literature or music, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
Did you know that genre fiction has its own definition? If anyone asks the question "What is genre fiction?" you can tell them that it's popular fiction. And because it's popular, it has a good chance for commercial success. Genres provide a way for authors to hone their focus and for publishers to market books. Categorizing literary works this way also serves as a tool for readers who use genre searches to find their next great story.
The challenge for a genre writer is to use the approaches that work for their particular readership so they are recognizable, and they need to pull this off in a way that strikes readers as fresh and distinct. Let's dive into some popular genres to see what makes them and their readers unique.
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The Five Basic Reader Types
THE RISK TAKERS - These readers are looking for the adrenaline rush. They want stories that take them on an exciting, page-turning, roller coaster of a journey.
