Creative Writing - Fiction

Question 1

What are examples of genres and sub genres?

Answer 1

Examples of genres and sub genres are:
crime/crime detective, mystery, romantic, horror, supernatural/gothic horror, fantasy, thriller, adventure, war, magic, satire, action, historical, western, comedy, drama/morality story, sci-fi and space, fables/myths, dystopian and futurists, and children’s stories and rhymes.

Question 2

What is needed in fiction writing?

Answer 2

The things that are needed in fiction writing are:
the time frame, dialogue, structure, setting, characterisation, audience, plot - problem to a solution, narrative - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, omniscient (all seeing all knowing?

Question 3

What is the structural order of a short story?

Answer 3

The structural order of a short story is:
1) exposition (introduction, context, setting)
2) conflict (situation/problem)
3) climax (pivotal moment + tension. How is it resolved?)
4) denouement (unravelling of the plot. Often a twist or surprise ending)