Fantasy
Anything set in a made-up world! Elves, dragons, spells, mystical swords, anything like that, or in the style of authors like JK Rowling, Robin Hobb, Terry Brooks and Trudi Canavan.
Science Fiction
Stories with a futuristic setting. It doesn't have to be set in space, but includes anything with advanced technology and sciences, alien races and space travel. Science Fiction authors include Isaac Asimov, William Gibson, Philip K. Dick and Arthur C. Clarke.
Historical
This one's pretty self-explanatory -- stories set in the past! This could also include alternate history, where the writer creates an alternate version of historical events, like the Allies losing World War 2. Some notable historical fiction authors are Bernard Cornwall, Rosemary Sutcliff, Patrick O'Brien and Jean M. Auel.
Romance
Again, self-explanatory -- stories about love. They can be tragic with a sad ending, like Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet; or comedic with a satisfying ending like Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series.
Dark
Stories of the strange and supernatural! Dark stories are not necessarily horror; they deal with anything that is not quite normal, so vampires, werewolves, freaky clowns and axe murderers all come under this term. Authors like Stephen King, Anne Rice, Charlaine Harris and Angela Carter write dark fiction.
Action/Adventure
Stories with plenty of action and fast-paced happenings! They usually involve some exciting undertaking with lots of risk and danger. Adventure authors include Tom Clancy, Jules Verne, Robert Louis Stevenson and Ian Fleming.
Other
None of the above? Pieces that can't be classified or have no overall theme? Tell us what it is you write!
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