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Extended Archives: Determining the Genre

There are so many subgenres listed in KDP and other self-publishing sites that it can be more than overwhelming to figure out the right ones. Experienced authors and publishers know the importance of picking the right one, which just increases that pressure. In this extended episode from our archives, we take a closer look at…

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S17E4 – How Do I Determine the Genre of a Book?

By reading a lot of novels in a variety of genres, and asking questions, it’s possible to learn how things are done – the mechanics of writing, so to speak – and which genres and authors excel in various areas. – Nicholas Sparks

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S8E5 – The Mystery Genre

Crime is terribly revealing. Try and vary your methods as you will, your tastes, your habits, your attitude of mind, and your soul is revealed by your actions. – Agatha Christie

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S8E2 – The Science Fiction Genre

“God created dinosaurs. God destroyed dinosaurs. God created Man. Man destroyed God. Man created dinosaurs.”
“Dinosaurs eat man. Woman inherits the earth.” – Michael Crichton

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S8E1 – The Fantasy Genre

This is going to take a while. I’m a fantasy author. We have trouble with the concept of brevity. – Brandon Sanderson

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S5E8 – Is it All in My Head?

I think new authors are too worried that it has all been said before. Sure it has, but not by you. – Asha Dornfest

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S1E2 – Genre

If you don’t see the book you want on the shelf, write it. – Beverly Cleary

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