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Fiction Writing Made Easy

#2: How to Choose the Best Genre for Your Story

Mar 17, 2020
23:21

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Quick takeaways

  • Commercial genres dictate how books are sold, while content genres influence the emotional experience for readers.
  • Plot-driven stories are propelled by external forces, while character-driven stories focus on inner conflict within the protagonist.

Deep dives

Understanding the Difference Between Commercial and Content Genres

Commercial genres are sales categories that dictate how books are placed and sold, while content genres inform the type of content that should be present in a story. Content genres have key scenes and conventions that give readers a specific emotional experience.

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