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Quickly locate your book's correct literary genre with this handy guide that includes:The official Book Industry Study Group's BISACs and codes, updated through 2022
Definitions of each category describing the types of books found in it
The number of ISBNs available at wholesale for each BISAC
Sample titles in production for each BISAC
Basic information on other book classification systems such as Bowker, Dewey, Library of Congress, Amazon, and Goodreads
A topic index with options for BISACs that may be appropriate for each topic depending on the book's focus
Whether you're a self-published author or a professional working within the book industry, you'll find much value in this book. If you are producing books for the North American market, An Author's Guide to Literary Genres will be a valuable addition to your library. Volume 1 addresses only the JUVENILE NONFICTION genre and its subs, as well as the BIBLES subs targeting children aged 12 and under. Additional volumes addressing other areas of nonfiction and fiction books are coming soon!
About the author
Lynn Maria Thompson has been working with authors for over 20 years, ghostwriting, editing their book manuscripts, and helping them develop their book marketing plans. Her own article writing has won multiple awards from the Florida Writers' Association, Promoting Outstanding Writers, PULSE, and the Cat Writers' Association.
Prior to founding Thompson Writing & Editing in 2002, she worked for a directory publisher for 23 years, serving as yellow pages headings manager for a few of those years. She was a contributing author to the McGraw-Hill Recycling Handbook, Second Edition and has written and edited for several magazines including Jax Islander, North Florida Doctor, Mature Matters, and Jacksonville Homebuyer.
Lynn is the author of several books of her own: An Author's Guide to Online Marketing, An Author's Guide to Literary Genres, The Feline CEO, and the A Professional Writer's Ladder to Success series of ebooks, soon to be updated and re-released. She often speaks about the craft of writing and marketing your work at writers' conferences and to corporations and other groups on topics related to her leadership book, The Feline CEO. Contact her directly through her website for speaking or author coaching rates and availability.
Lynn has been active for many years in several writers' and other business organizations.
