~~~~~Introduction~~~~~
A genre is a category in which a book fits into. There are many differed kinds and types, and they are important because they tell the reader the main category of the book.
~~Here are the most popular genres and their dictionary meanings:~~
•Romance: When a book contains a feeling of excitement or mystery associated with love. The story might contain kissing, sexual contact, break-ups and of course, love (e.g. The Twilight Saga).
•Science Fiction: Fiction based on imagined future scientific or technological advances and major social or environmental changes, frequently portraying space or time travel and life on another planet (e.g. The Host).
•Fantasy: A genre that uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a prime element in the main plot or theme of a book. (e.g. The Harry Potter Series).
•Mystery: A story in which a detective or spy solves a crime or problem. This could be a normal story involving an average person who comes across a mystery and is forced to figure it out. (e.g. The Twisted Window).
•Suspense: A novel that arouses excited expectation or uncertainty about what may happen. (e.g. The Da Vinci Code).
•Humor: A book that conveys humorous discourse that is generally intended to amuse by causing laughter (e.g. The Just Series).
•Paranormal: A narrative which includes elements beyond scientific explanation like clairvoyance, mind reading and aliens. (e.g. Poltergeist).
•Horror: A story which intends or has the capacity to frighten it's readers, including feelings of horror or terror. These might include blood, guys and murderers. (e.g. The Shining).
•Adventure: A book that is typically applied to consistsntly placing the main characters in dangerous situations. They use their wits and skills to get out and continue their journey or quest. (e.g. The Hunger Games).
•Thiller: Just like a rollercoaster, these narratives use excitement and tension as the main element. (e.g. Angels and Demons).
•Historial Fiction: A novel that is set in the past. The setting is usually real and drawn from history and often contains real historical characters, however not always. (e.g. The Leviathan).
•Teen Fiction: A story that is appropriate for young adults, roughly ages 14 to 21 (e.g. The Book Thief).
•Fan Fiction: A narrative regarding stories about characters or settings written by fans of the original work.
•Short Story: A story with a fully developed theme but significantly shorter and less elaborate than an actual book.
•Action: A book that generally has a fast paced, centered and definate plot. It sticks to the maincharacters and/or hero. The plot usually revolves around the protagonist.
•Vampire: A novel containing creatures who act, think and talk like humans however drink blood to stay alive. Depending on who writes the book, there are many different myths and legends about vampires.
•Werewolf: A narrative that contains humans who can turn into large wolves or visa-versa. Like the vampire genre, it really does depend on who is the author on what kind of legends and myths there are. (e.g. Nightshade).
•Shapeshifter: A story containing humans who have have the ability to turn into an animals. There is different theories depending on who you are. (e.g. Night World).
•Non-Teen Fiction: A book that is suitable for children or adults depending on the rating of the book.
•Spiritual: Novels containing religious beliefs including heaven/hell, Gods, spirits, etc.
•Non-Fiction: A story that is factual and true.
~So there you are. You can choose the genre/s before or after your story, but in my opinion it is easier to decide after you have your main outline of your story.~
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