Goodreads Authors/Readers discussion

How to determine which Romance sub-genre to classify your book as?

I can't help much, Kristin. Mine are pre-50 years which states historical. That's all I have. sorry.

Gail wrote: "I can't help much, Kristin. Mine are pre-50 years which states historical. That's all I have. sorry."

Thank you!

Strict adherence to genre/sub-genre discipline has gradually become less relevant during the past few years.

Avid readers have evolved regarding strict adherence to specific genre preference; their personal taste has become more eclectic. Although many still have a favorite genre, readers now place more emphasis upon the quality of the writing, narration, and plot development than subject matter.

So, Kristin, my advice is not to expend too much time or energy fretting over sub-genre identification. Release your book under the primary genre description and allow the individual reader to read into it what they may.

Jim wrote: "Strict adherence to genre/sub-genre discipline has gradually become less relevant during the past few years.

Avid readers have evolved regarding strict adherence to specific genre preference; thei..."

Thank you, I appreciate the advice!

What is your book about? I think it is OK to mention 2 or 3 genres in a blurb...most stories these days are normally not purely one genre anyways.

Phil wrote: "What is your book about? I think it is OK to mention 2 or 3 genres in a blurb...most stories these days are normally not purely one genre anyways."

It's a Romance, it does include some adult content, and mild profanity. I know some readers like clean romance, and wasn't sure if it's a good idea to just classify as Romance, or something else.

Thank you! It did help, and I will be reading the info in the link you sent. Again, thank you!