Part 69

Explore all book genres in The Sims 3, including requirements, average length, expected and average royalties, royalties per page, and trait boosts for each genre.

This section details the various book genres available for writing in The Sims 3, outlining the requirements to unlock each genre, their average length, expected and average royalties, royalties per page, and any relevant trait boosts.

Key Terms:

• Royalty / Page: The average royalties earned over the average length of a book in that genre.
• Trait Boost: Specific Sim traits that can provide a bonus to writing or monetary earnings for a particular genre.

Book Genres

• Article
  • Requirements: Journalist, Career Level 3
  • Average Length: 79 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §218
  • Royalties per Page: §2.76
  • Trait Boost: None
• Auto-Biography
  • Requirements: 3 Biography Books Written
  • Average Length: 163 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §813
  • Royalties per Page: §2.03
  • Trait Boost: Charismatic, Unlucky, Daredevil, Insane, Kleptomaniac
• Biography
  • Requirements: Skill Opportunity
  • Average Length: 163 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §813
  • Royalties per Page: §2.03
  • Trait Boost: Charismatic, Unlucky, Daredevil, Insane, Kleptomaniac
• Children's
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 3, Painting Skill, Level 4
  • Average Length: 105 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §450
  • Royalties per Page: §4.29
  • Trait Boost: Artistic, Childish, Family Oriented
• Drama
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 3
  • Average Length: 305 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§
  • Average Royalties: §858
  • Royalties per Page: §2.81
  • Trait Boost: Commitment Issues
• Fantasy
  • Requirements: 3 Sci-Fi Books Written
  • Average Length: 440 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §1,650
  • Royalties per Page: §3.75
  • Trait Boost: None
• Fiction
  • Requirements: Available from Start
  • Average Length: 90 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §137
  • Royalties per Page: §1.53
  • Trait Boost: None
• Historical
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 6, Elder Age
  • Average Length: 505 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §1,625
  • Royalties per Page: §3.25
  • Trait Boost: Perfectionist
• Humour
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 5, OR Writing Skill, Level 3, with Good Sense of Humour
  • Average Length: 345 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§
  • Average Royalties: §1,388
  • Royalties per Page: §4.02
  • Trait Boost: Good Sense of Humour, Inappropriate, Mean Spirited
• Life Story
  • Requirements: Opportunity at Level 10 Jobs for Careers
  • Average Length: 400 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §2,000
  • Royalties per Page: §5.00
  • Trait Boost: None
• Masterpiece
  • Requirements: 25 Written Books
  • Average Length: 2000 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§§§
  • Average Royalties: §14,625
  • Royalties per Page: §7.31
  • Trait Boost: None
• Mystery
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 8
  • Average Length: 510 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §1,633
  • Royalties per Page: §3.26
  • Trait Boost: Genius
• Non-Fiction
  • Requirements: Available at Start
  • Average Length: 90 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §137
  • Royalties per Page: §1.53
  • Trait Boost: None
• Political Memoir
  • Requirements: Political Career Opportunity / Life Story for Politics
  • Average Length: 400 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §2,000
  • Royalties per Page: §5.00
  • Trait Boost: None
• Romance
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 10 OR Writing Skill, Level 6 for those with Hopeless Romantics
  • Average Length: 675 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§§
  • Average Royalties: §3,725
  • Royalties per Page: §5.52
  • Trait Boost: Hopeless Romantic
• Satire
  • Requirements: 3 Humour Books Written
  • Average Length: 350 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§
  • Average Royalties: §1,900
  • Royalties per Page: §5.43
  • Trait Boost: Grumpy, Hot-Headed, Over-Emotional
• Science-Fiction
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 1, OR Available from Start for those with Computer Whiz
  • Average Length: 150 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §325
  • Royalties per Page: §2.17
  • Trait Boost: Computer Whiz, Genius
• Trashy
  • Requirements: Writing Skill, Level 2, OR Available from Start for those with Inappropriate Trait
  • Average Length: 190 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §
  • Average Royalties: §395
  • Royalties per Page: §2.08
  • Trait Boost: None
• Vaudeville
  • Requirements: 2 Written Drama, Humour, Romance, Sci-Fi Novels
  • Average Length: 1250 Pages
  • Expected Royalties: §§§§
  • Average Royalties: §8,050
  • Royalties per Page: §6.44
  • Trait Boost: Bookworm