In writing, genre refers to the classification or categorisation given to a type of work often based on content, style or form. Examples of common genres are crime, science fiction, romance, and fantasy, all of which have their own particular conventions, styles, and content. Questions with this tag should be about writing in a specific genre, or about genres in general.
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