Identifying Your Genre

Each genre of fiction writing has its own elements and techniques that readers have come to expect. The mystery/thriller genre is no different. It's important to include...

Historical fiction involves an intricate blend of fact and imagination. The amount of real history and fictional invention can vary, but there are usually fictional...

Science fiction is one of the broadest fiction genres in terms of themes, and attracts a wide range of readers and loyal fans. Science fiction stories often explore...

Fantasy stories can take place in real or imaginary places and can be characterized as "low fantasy" or "high fantasy". Low fantasy stories are set in the real world...

Readers have come to expect that certain story elements are present when reading fiction books in their favorite genre. Mystery readers are no different. In order for...