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Pulp fiction is a term that was originally coined to describe the early nineteenth-century magazines and novels (dime novels) that were printed on cheap, or pulpy paper. "Weird Tales"and "Ace Detective" are examples of pulp fiction magazines. The Shadow, Tarzan, Sherlock Holmes, Doc Savage, and the Avenger are some of the lasting... more »
Science fiction appeals to the young reader foremost because it involves adventure. Through science fiction, the reader can explore those "strange new worlds" that she has never seen nor likely will ever see. It is precisely this quality of escapism, however, that science fiction is popular. Subjects for science fiction are as... more »
Nonfiction covers a broad range of writing, running the gamut from essays to memoirs. There are endless possibilities for nonfiction topics. As long as situations are related as they've happened and no characters are invented, it can be called nonfiction. Although a writer relates real events in nonfiction, there is still space for... more »
While "women's fiction" isn't exactly a category like "romance," it is a large umbrella that can cover a coming of age story, a mystery, or even a comedy. Read on to learn more. more »
Narrative non-fiction, often also referred to as creative non-fiction, is a literary term for a text that presents a true story written in a style more closely associated with fiction. The writer pays close attention to elements of plot structure, character development and themes to make the story as compelling as possible. more »
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Non-fiction is simply the imparting of information that is not made up. It covers many different genres of writing and storytelling, and has been... more »
Reading fiction is a great escape from reality and a chance to explore other worlds. You read an entertaining story that has been entirely created... more »
Market yourself and your writing abilities by displaying your fiction. You will be giving something free, but in the end, you could gain more book... more »
Getting an MFA in fiction won't necessarily get you published. But it's a great way to connect with other writers, hone your skills and push you... more »
When writing fiction, you've probably been told to "show, don't tell." You want to create scenes that readers can emotionally respond to. Showing... more »
Fiction (Latin: fictum, "created") is a branch of literature which deals, in part or in whole, with temporally contrafactual events (events that are not true at the time of writing). In contrast to this is non-fiction, which deals exclusively in factual events (e.g.: biographies, histories). Semi-fiction is fiction implementing a great deal of non-fiction, e.g. a fictional description based on a true story.
History of fiction
The history of fiction coincides with much of the history of literature, with each genre of fiction having its own origins and development.
* By form: legends, comics, fables, fairy tales, film, folklore, novels, plays, poetry, serials, short stories, situation comedies, and video games.
* By length: flash fiction, short stories, novelettes, novellas, novels, and epic poetry.
* By content: pseudohistory, genre fiction, detective fiction, fantasy fiction, mystery fiction, and science fiction.
Elements of fiction
Character
A character is any person, persona, identity, or entity that exists in a work of art. Characters may be entirely fictional or based upon real, historical entities (see Historical fiction). Characters may be human, supernatural, mythical, divine, animal, or personifications of an abstraction. Characterisation is the process of creating an image of a person in fiction, complete with that persons traits, features, and motivation.Polking, 1990, p. 68–9.
Plot
Plot is a sequence of interrelated events arranged to form a logical pattern and achieve an intended effect. It is often designed with a narrative structure or storyline, that includes conflict, rising action, and climax, followed by a falling action and a resolution or dénouement.Polking, 1990, p. 328–9.
Setting
Setting, the location and time of a story, is sometimes referred to as story world or to include a context (such as society) beyond the immediate surroundings of the story...Polking, 1990, p. 420. read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiction
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