What You Should Know About Genre with Savannah Gilbo

If you've ever found yourself struggling to categorize your writing or wondering why certain books fit into specific categories, then this episode is for you. We'll start by discussing why genre is essential in fiction writing and how it helps readers find books they enjoy. Next, we'll delve into the two main types of genres: commercial genres and content genres. We'll explain their differences and explore the various sub-genres that fall within each category.

Highlights

• What is genre?
• What to do when your story fits into multiple categories
• Five things our content genre can tell you about your story
• Internal and external genres
• Avoiding getting overwhelmed
• How this applies to science fiction and fantasy

Resources Mentioned

Fiction Writing Made Easy Podcast

www.savannahgilbo.com/blog/genre

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