I researched 100 literary agent and editor profiles to determine which book genres are the most in-demand this year. If you're hoping to get representation and ultimately a book deal, knowing which book genres are trending can help you better navigate the publishing industry.
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TOP 5 FICTION GENRES FOR 2025
03:15 – Young Adult
04:06 – LGBTQ Fiction
04:40 – Horror
05:25 – Commercial Fiction
06:18 – Women's Fiction
TOP 5 NON-FICTION GENRES FOR 2025
07:45 – Pop Culture
07:57 – History
08:17 – Journalism
08:26 – LGBTQ Nonfiction
08:34 – Memoir
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My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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