Genre Writing teaches authors how to get past the publisher's gatekeeper. This clear and concise guide reveals conventions of genre, which includes categories such as mystery, horror, science fiction, romance, fantasy, and thriller. By following the standards, a writer has a greater chance of a manuscript's acceptance. The book discusses one of the main reasons publishers reject manuscripts. One chapter describes what belongs in the first sentence and paragraph of a book, as well as on the first page. Another chapter covers writing powerful sentences. Reading Genre Writing is an important step in an author's strategy to get published.