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This guide contains resources for different areas of creative writing. The content includes: general resources, characters, genres, plot, setting, and how to get your work out into the world.
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Below are 5 tips and tricks to help you determine which type of genre you should write.

    1. Your story may choose the genre for you.

    2. Choose a genre that you like - either enjoy reading or would like to write.

    3. Identify the signature characteristics of the genre you choose.

    4. Once you have chosen your genre, commit to it as you write.

    5. If you want to use multiple genres, choose one main genre and then include the others as sub-genres.

    For more information, visit the following websites from which the above points were gathered:

    http://www.scriptmag.com/5-tips-choosing-writing-genres-free-download/

    http://blog.karenwoodward.org/2013/05/4-tips-on-how-to-find-genre-to-write-in.html

    https://writetodone.com/pick-right-genre-novel/

    Fiction Genres

    ISBN: Kindle Edition Only

    Publication Date: November 25, 2016

    Fiction Genres' purpose is to help clarify the different types of genres.

    This book goes over the main forms of genre (e.g., fantasy, horror, mystery) as well as the sub-genres that fall within the larger groups.  In order to provide clarification on the differences, examples are provided along with exercises to give hands-on experience.

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    Writing Genre Fiction

    ISBN: 978-1581129182

    Publication Date: March 10, 2006

    Writing Genre Fiction: A Guide to the Craft's purpose is to provide a concise guide for writing genre fiction.

    This book contains information on the six main elements of writing genre fiction.  The topics covered include techniques to use when writing different genres, the different types of genres and sub-genres, different types of plots, plot structure, and character actions and speech.

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    Writing Genre Fiction

    ISBN: Kindle Edition Only

    Publication Date: July 30, 2014

    Writing Genre Fiction: Creating Imaginary Worlds' purpose is to provide 12 rules for creating genre-related worlds.

    This book provides tips and tricks as well as examples of how to create imaginary worlds that fit your genre.  Just like with movies, the setting of your world plays a role in creating tools your story can utilize to be as impactful as possible.

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