The phrase "fiction category" refers to a type or group of books that are made-up stories or imaginative works of literature. It includes genres such as romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, and more. Full definition
The further a book makes it into the judging process, especially in fiction categories, the more likely it will be read completely. (ippyawards.com)
Virtual reality might seem like it falls into the science fiction category. (edutopia.org)
And most of what you find in the literary fiction category, anyway, is traditionally published novels and a few sponsored works of independently published fiction. (jaylemming-author.com)