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This forum is for genre development - discussion on writing and developing aspects applicable to specific genres. This forum uses prefixes; popular genres will eventually grow into their own sub-forum.

  1. Non-Fiction

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    Latest: Can someone please give me some advice? ABeaujolais, Jan 1, 2022

  2. Fantasy

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    Latest: Description of a magical weapon Alcove Audio, Jan 19, 2022 at 4:24 PM

  3. Science Fiction

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    Latest: Has it all been done? GeoffFromBykerGrove, Jan 16, 2022 at 1:53 PM

  4. Young Adult

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    Latest: Age Group for Stories with animals Kstaraga, Jan 21, 2022 at 1:13 AM
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  2. Daniel
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    A Note on this Forum

    Daniel, Oct 19, 2013
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    auntiebetty
    Oct 10, 2020
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  4. ruskaya

    is there such a thing as for-men romance novels?

    ruskaya, Jan 11, 2022 ... 2
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    ABeaujolais
    Jan 20, 2022 at 7:09 PM
  5. DeepWoods

    Suspense, thriller and mysteries; what is the difference?

    DeepWoods, Nov 26, 2021
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    250
    Xoic
    Jan 18, 2022 at 5:23 AM
  6. Adam Bolander

    Horror Horror: short or long?

    Adam Bolander, Dec 31, 2021
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    219
    alanzie
    Jan 1, 2022
  7. J.T. Woody

    Fan Fiction When is it not Fan-Fiction?

    J.T. Woody, Oct 18, 2018
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    Que
    Dec 6, 2021
  8. Charles Neal

    Do you write in multiple genres or just one?

    Charles Neal, Oct 21, 2021
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    572
    Madman
    Nov 22, 2021
  9. David B

    1st person narrative

    David B, Nov 3, 2021
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    5
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    318
    OurJud
    Nov 10, 2021
  10. Sarah Naidoo

    Short Stories Are Killing Me

    Sarah Naidoo, Oct 17, 2021
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    354
    deadrats
    Nov 1, 2021
  11. David B

    Mystery Detective Fiction

    David B, Oct 26, 2021
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    330
    Markey
    Oct 31, 2021
  12. Charles Neal

    Romance "Getting Together" Stories Are Boring

    Charles Neal, Sep 7, 2021
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    7
    Views:
    424
    X Equestris
    Sep 10, 2021
  13. Thorn Cylenchar

    Horror What makes good horror?

    Thorn Cylenchar, Aug 24, 2020 ... 2 3 4
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    3,333
    marshipan
    Aug 31, 2021
  14. J.T. Woody

    Pain and Suffering

    J.T. Woody, Oct 7, 2020
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    1,062
    Mullanphy
    Aug 30, 2021
  15. BK Bell

    Is Present Tense okay for adult literature?

    BK Bell, Dec 9, 2019
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    882
    Forest
    Aug 9, 2021
  16. Oldmanofthemountain

    Fan Fiction Thoughts on fanfics?

    Oldmanofthemountain, Jun 16, 2020 ... 2
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    Views:
    1,960
    Gravy
    Aug 1, 2021
  17. Filou

    Does a world that revolves around giant Household weapons sound too much like aot?

    Filou, Jan 23, 2021
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    744
    Gravy
    Aug 1, 2021
  18. Bone2pick

    Horror Horror or Dark Fantasy?

    Bone2pick, Jul 17, 2020
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    17
    Views:
    1,386
    Seven Crowns
    Jul 30, 2021
  19. Adam Bolander

    Horror "Fun" Horror vs "Dread" Horror

    Adam Bolander, Sep 14, 2020 ... 2
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    38
    Views:
    1,417
    Andrew Hope
    Jul 29, 2021
  20. prettyvisitors

    Romance Friends to Lovers?

    prettyvisitors, Sep 16, 2018
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    5
    Views:
    975
    lady_rivers
    Jul 23, 2021
  21. R M

    Mystery what do readers expect out of a mystery/ psychological thriller?

    R M, May 28, 2020
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    938
    KiraAnn
    Jul 13, 2021
  22. gold

    I don't know what genre is my book..

    gold, Jun 12, 2021
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    306
    gold
    Jun 12, 2021
  23. madhoca
    Locked

    Write what you know

    madhoca, May 28, 2021 ... 2 3 4
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    2,619
    Homer Potvin
    Jun 7, 2021
  24. Adam Bolander

    Horror Third person omniscient for horror?

    Adam Bolander, Apr 17, 2021
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    19
    Views:
    915
    Xoic
    Apr 20, 2021
  25. Thundair

    Anthology

    Thundair, Mar 25, 2021
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    413
    Xoic
    Mar 27, 2021
  26. R M

    Has anyone ever felt this while writing a mystery?

    R M, Feb 20, 2021
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    4
    Views:
    488
    R M
    Feb 22, 2021
  27. L. L. S.

    New writer: what genre is my book?

    L. L. S., Feb 20, 2021
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    577
    L. L. S.
    Feb 22, 2021
  28. RightWrite

    Writing murder mysteries and working in the health care field

    RightWrite, Jan 18, 2021
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    613
    RightWrite
    Jan 24, 2021
  29. eammae

    Seeking genre advice.

    eammae, Dec 16, 2020
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    534
    eammae
    Dec 18, 2020
  30. Astrea

    How do you decide what genre your book fits into?

    Astrea, Aug 23, 2020
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    1,117
    deadrats
    Dec 17, 2020
  31. Kimberly Villanueva

    What is the best genre to write?

    Kimberly Villanueva, Dec 12, 2020
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    938
    NWOPD
    Dec 16, 2020
  32. RightWrite

    Medical Mysteries vs. Medical Thillers?

    RightWrite, Dec 3, 2020
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    547
    RightWrite
    Dec 3, 2020
  33. Wreybies

    Western What makes a non-Western a Western?

    Wreybies, Jul 31, 2020 ... 2
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    Views:
    1,905
    Wreybies
    Nov 5, 2020
  34. deadrats

    Horror How do you make a horror story less scary?

    deadrats, Sep 12, 2020
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    16
    Views:
    733
    Naomasa298
    Sep 14, 2020
  35. labelab

    Romance Writing romance with no experience in love?

    labelab, Sep 4, 2020
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    15
    Views:
    890
    cosmic lights
    Sep 13, 2020
  36. The inquisitive writer

    Fan Fiction Why is my writing terrible?

    The inquisitive writer, Jul 27, 2020
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    13
    Views:
    1,077
    jannert
    Jul 30, 2020
  37. Steve Rivers

    Fan Fiction The Worst Stuff You've EVER Written

    Steve Rivers, Dec 27, 2019 ... 2 3 4
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    Views:
    3,478
    Leleluv
    Jul 19, 2020
  38. Lifeline

    Romance Romance: What to do and not to do

    Lifeline, Jul 13, 2020
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    850
    jannert
    Jul 17, 2020
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