What Genre Is My Novel?

What age is the person who will read this book?

Check any of the following that are primary features of the book.

Are women the primary audience of the book?

Did you intend to write a romance novel?

Is the story humorous?

In what year does the most significant portion of the story take place?

Does this story have creatures, technology or concepts that have not existed in recorded history?

Does the story feature a Christian theme or is it aimed at a Christian audience?

Does the story follow a family, crossing generations and/or geographical boundaries?

The emphasis is more on which of the following?

Does the book contain stand alone stories that can be read in one setting?

In a significant portion of the story, are key characters at risk of physical harm or does the story deal with a criminal act or activity?