What’s so important about knowing the genres of books?
Well, if you’re an author with a work in progress, you’ll want to know its genre to ensure your ideal readers find and read it.
List a science fiction novel as a paranormal romance, for example, and you’ll likely end up with a flurry of negative reviews. No one wants that.
Readers of specific book genres have expectations you’ll want to meet if you want them to enjoy your book and recommend it to others.
You also want readers to see your book’s cover and know it’s the genre they want.
So, knowing your book’s genre not only helps with marketing. It can make all the difference in your writing career.