The definition of fiction is certainly up for debate. The one you provided is very good. We would add that in general fiction tells a story, about one or more characters, who interact through action and dialog and experience a conflict which forms the arc of the story as it is developed and resolved. Of course many stories deviate somewhat from this pattern. But if you aim to incorporate these elements in your stories, your readers will immediately recognize that they are reading fiction, rather than a poem or any other type of narrative.
Our catalog of fiction writing tips provides insights and guidance on each of these elements.
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I have a vague memory of it from childhood... like I read something of this pattern from children's picture books, teaching about science using a story like incorporating wind, clouds, and mountains making inanimate objects talk and come alive.. just to teach rain.
But it was so long ago... and I can't find anything online about it.
Thank you very, and I am really sorry for my lack of knowledge about writing, I'll try my best to learn more.
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Keep learning, keep writing! We love to see writers develop the craft of fiction writing, which is why we provide feedback and have so many prompts and writing resources.
(We just also have to run a tight ship on what we allow people to post here, or the community quickly falls into disrepair.)