January is the perfect time for urban and rural writers to delve into the realms of fantasy and dystopian fiction, exploring the possibilities within their own cityscapes and country scenes.

Write in February, the month with the fewest days that are also short in daylight. Love blooms this month, which is the best time to write cozy chic-lit while sitting in a rural country cabin.

Think Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie, Harlan Ellison. In March, the best genre for creative fiction writers is mystery and suspense. Crime tales, whodunits, and the spring cleaning plot device are ideal this time of year.

The best genres for April capture the spring themes of renewal, mystery, and reflection. Because April is National Poetry Month, poetry is the perfect outlet. This is also a great month for psychological thriller writers.

May is celebrated annually as International and National Short Story Month, making it the perfect time to write a story per day. Experiment with new narrative styles or finally finish a story.

June marks the beginning of summer vacation and major cultural themes. The sizzling entertainment season increases the profitability of these highly sought after genres—by both publishers and readers. June is also the time of year when LGBTQ+ fiction and memoir are popular, as well as young adult (YA) fiction, according to publishing data.