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  • Genre Basics: Religious, Inspirational & Spiritual - article

    What is a Religious, Inspirational, or Spiritual Book? The genre of “religious, inspirational, and spiritual” encompasses a diverse collection of material that includes...
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  • Genre Basics - Mystery - article

    What is a Mystery Novel? Going as far back to the Sherlock Holmes series in the late 1800s, the mystery novel has been a popular genre for a long time. These novels...
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  • Genre Basics - Thrillers - article

    What is a Thriller? Thriller novels usually involve a protagonist who is working to fight a foreign power, criminal organization, or a ruthless villain . The conflicts...
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  • Genre Basics - Suspense - article

    What is a Suspense Novel? The suspense genre is closely related to a mystery or thriller , which can make it difficult to classify. Often, the three genres are lumped...
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  • The Differences between Memoir, Autobiography, and Biography - article

    Creative Nonfiction: Memoir vs. Autobiography vs. Biography Writing any type of nonfiction story can be a daunting task. As the author, you have the responsibility...
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