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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 6 MIN

Choosing Your Genre

from Master Fiction Writing · host Stuart Wakefield

In this episode of Master Fiction Writing, we'll delve into the critical step of choosing a genre in the story development process. We'll explain the importance of genre in guiding creative choices, setting reader expectations, and categorising stories effectively. We'll also cover major genres and their subgenres, the nuances of literary versus commercial fiction, and addresses common questions writers have about genre classification.Remember that while genre selection is essential, it doesn't have to be rigid and can evolve as the story develops!

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