Selecting the right genre helps readers discover your story more easily. It’s an important step in the upload process and ensures your work reaches the right audience.
When Do I Choose the Genre?
You’ll be asked to select a genre during the third stage of the uploading process.
What Genre Options Are Available?
When selecting a genre for your manuscript, you’ll first choose from one of our main Collections (Fiction, Non-Fiction, or Children’s). Each Collection contains specific genres relevant to that category.
For example, you cannot select the "Non-Fiction" Collection and pair it with a "Literary Fiction" genre, as these belong to different categories.
Please note: You can select one Collection only, followed by up to four genres within that Collection. This helps ensure your manuscript is accurately categorised and reaches the right audience.
Why Genre Selection Matters
Helps readers find your story through browsing and search
Improves your visibility in the right categories
Ensures better personalised recommendations
Supports community engagement by putting your story in front of readers who love that genre
Tips for Picking the Right Genre
Think about the main themes and tone of your manuscript
Ask yourself what you would search for if you were looking for a story like yours
Be honest choosing a genre that fits well will attract the right readers
Avoid selecting too many unrelated genres it can confuse users
You can always preview how your manuscript will appear in genre listings before finalising your submission.
Can I Edit My Genres Later?
Yes if you notice a mistake or change your mind, you can edit the genre selection by going to your manuscript page in your profile and clicking edit
