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Choosing a Genre
To pick your next genre, consider:
- The mood you want—thrilling, whimsical, poignant?
- Story length—short, novel, script?
- Mix with elements—fantasy, noir, slice-of-life?
- Audience expectations?
- Does it challenge you creatively?
How are genres chosen?
They’re randomly selected from a diverse genre list.
Can I filter?
No—but regenerate until you find the vibe you want.
Are repeats possible?
Yes—every generate is independent.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click until inspiration strikes.
How to copy or save?
Click the genre to copy or the heart to save.
What are good genres?
There's thousands of random genres in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Horror Comedy
- Historical Drama
- Cyberpunk Romance
- Post-Apocalyptic Mystery
- Romantic Thriller
- Epic Adventure
- Satirical Musical
- Detective Fantasy
- Sci-Fi Western
- Teenage Horror
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!