Fiction books include imaginary elements invented by the writer. The narratives typically have made-up
characters, events, objects, and places. For example, Christopher Paolini’s fantasy fiction novel Eragon
takes place in the imaginary country of Alagaësia, and the narrative includes dragons and other unreal
creatures.
By contrast, nonfiction books provide factual accounts of actual events, people, or subjects. Writing a
nonfiction book requires writers conduct extensive research and interview witnesses to ensure that they
tell a reliable and unbiased narrative. Fiction writers also frequently draw on research, but they build
on and often manipulate these facts to develop their creative story.
Many books blend aspects of fiction and nonfiction, which can make it challenging for readers to tell
the difference between the two genres. For instance, F. Scott Fitzgerald set The Great Gatsby in the
actual locations of Long Island and New York City, but the plot centers on the characters and events he
imagined.
Generally, if a book includes any invented elements that exist only in the writer’s imagination,
publishers and readers classify it as fiction.
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While fiction books can cover a variety of scenarios and topics, texts in this genre share several fundamental elements. By creatively incorporating these fundamentals in your fiction writing, you can create an engaging and unique book.
Characters are an essential element of any fiction book. You can include animals, humans, imaginary creatures, or even trees as characters. Because fiction allows you to exercise your creativity, the options for inventing unique characters are limitless. Characters typically play particular roles in a fiction book. Common types of characters include:
The plot refers to the series of conflicts or events that occur in the story. The plot often follows a cause-and-effect structure: A happens, so the characters do B, which results in C. Many fiction writers structure their books around a few basic plot components:
The perspective(s) from which the writer tells the story. There are three main points of view:
The setting refers to the context, location, and time in which the story takes place. Fiction gives writers the flexibility to reinvent real-world settings or to imagine completely new worlds.
Fiction stories explore abstract concepts and convey deeper messages about life. For example, fairy tales often include themes like the dangers of the wilderness and the importance of obeying parental figures.
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