Choosing a Story genre
Your Genre=the group you want to lead + the themes and settings you write well Click For Genre Preference by Generation![](https://darlenenbocek.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Genre-Writing1.png)
Target generation by genre & Gender (choice 3)
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YA*Young (12-16)
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YA*OLDER (17-26)
Also called Gen Z. Out of high school and finishing university, finding and exploring their place in the world.
MILLENNIALS (26-40)
In the work force, moving forward quickly in the beginning of adult life.
GEN X (41-55)
Well into life and career. Kids are graduating from high school and entering adult life. This person is facing mid-life difficulties including sicknesses and discouragement.
BABYBOOMER (56-75)
The newly retired or about to be retired. This person often still has energy to travel and explore the world but without the time restraints of a job. Often gets involved in service projects.
Silent gen (76+)
Age and vitality limit what this person is able to do outside of the house. They depend on others and on books and TV for occupying their time.
![2016 demographics](https://darlenenbocek.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2016-demographics.png)
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