Genetic obesity is influenced by certain genes that affect body mass index and where fat is stored. Studies suggest that it may not be caused by one or two genes, but rather a set of genes. Knowing a person’s genetic variation could lead to new treatment methods and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. A number of […]
A software engineer used a recurrent neural network to predict what might happen in the next Game of Thrones book, but the resulting chapters were awkward and demonstrated that AI cannot yet duplicate skilled writing. The engineer admits that the technology to train a perfect text generator does not yet exist. It will be a […]
To become a fiction editor, gain experience through internships and working on a school newspaper. A bachelor’s degree in a related subject is often required. Networking and perseverance are key to breaking into the competitive industry. Starting as a junior editor at a small literary magazine can lead to building a good reputation and gaining […]
Russia is constructing eight floating nuclear power plants in the Arctic to provide energy to oil rigs. Each station costs $400m, can supply heat and electricity to communities of up to 45,000 people, and is expected to be used once every 12 years. Environmentalists and non-Russians are concerned about the potential for a nuclear disaster […]
In 1972, a natural nuclear fission reactor was discovered in Gabon, Africa, where uranium and geological conditions triggered chain reactions lasting a few hundred thousand years. The reactor produced modest energy, and the radioactive byproducts have been safely contained for nearly 2 billion years, proving long-term geological storage of nuclear waste is feasible. In 1972, […]
Legal fictions are assumptions of fact used to facilitate a fair resolution of a legal situation. They cannot challenge the law or obstruct justice. They are used to avoid cumbersome handling of a court case and can be challenged if they result in a mistrial. Examples include corporate personality, adoption, and handling wills and probate. […]
Religious fiction includes literature with religious elements, regardless of the author’s affiliation. It can feature characters and narratives from various religions and may convey moral or cosmological worldviews. Publishers may use the label to promote sales, and readers can search for it in literary markets. Religious fiction is literary fiction that has a religious element. […]
Fiction editors prepare works of fiction for publication, working with various genres and providing advice on plot, formatting, and word choice. They may work for publishing houses or independently, and can help writers establish relationships with specific editors. Publishers consider audience and may challenge questionable content. Many editors start at publishing houses and work their […]
Mystery fiction is a popular genre centered around a crime, often murder. It has evolved from classic locked room and hard-boiled mysteries to more realistic police procedural and forensic-based stories. Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle were early pioneers, while Agatha Christie and Dashiell Hammett were popular in the early 20th century. The genre […]
Fictional thrillers are suspenseful stories that can be in the form of short stories, films, or novels. They involve a hero fighting against a villain to achieve a goal or find the truth. Thrillers can have sub-genres like crime, espionage, legal, medical, and psychological. The pace is fast, and the action is often non-stop, but […]
Sudden fiction, also known as flash fiction or micro fiction, is characterized by a significantly low word count and can take various forms. Publishers determine the word count and name used, and writers can seek out literary magazines, contests, or self-publishing to publish their work. Different names are used for the same type of fiction, […]
Flash fiction is a complete story told in around 500 words or less, with some stories being only 100 words. It is an art form that requires concise sentences and can be read in minutes. The popularity of flash fiction has grown with the internet, and anyone can try it. The story should have all […]
Literary fiction emphasizes style and depth over plot, with intense attention to writing style and psychological depth. It is less widely published than genre fiction, which focuses more on storytelling and plot development. Literary fiction often has less straightforward titles and uses more complicated language. It is usually published in smaller quantities, but there is […]
Amateur fiction, a genre popular in 17th-18th century Britain, focused on romantic emotions and gender relationships, often depicting women as victims of male mistreatment. It was primarily written by women for a female audience and created social commentary on gender relations. Marriage was complicated to depict since it was economically beneficial for women. The Fair […]
Fiction genres categorize narrative storytelling based on plot elements. Popular genres include mystery, science fiction, romance, westerns, fantasy, horror, and literary fiction. Storytelling has existed since prehistoric times, with the novel originating in the 1700s. Edgar Allan Poe invented the mystery story, while Jules Verne and HG Wells pioneered science fiction. Pulp magazines helped create […]
Fantasy fiction is a genre that includes stories with fictional characters, settings, creatures, and situations. There are over a dozen different types of fantasy fiction, including alternate history, dark fantasy, modern or urban fantasy, epic fantasy, high fantasy, paranormal fiction, and sword and sorcery. Each type has unique elements that help categorize it, and some […]
Gothic fiction is a genre characterized by fear, horror, the supernatural, and darkness, often featuring vampires, demons, heroes, heroines, and villains. It emphasizes atmosphere and can include mystery, romance, lust, and terror. It originated in the late 18th century as an offshoot of the Romantic movement and often uses gothic buildings as a setting. Common […]
Realistic fiction is a genre of narrative works that can be defined by subgenre, time period, and theme. It can also overlap with other genres, such as adventure or romance. Historical and contemporary time periods can further distinguish works of fiction, and problem novels emerged in the 1960s as a subgenre that deals with personal […]
Fiction writing tells a story, whether fictional or real, and can take various forms such as essays, novels, short stories, and poems. It can be a personal catharsis or a public tool to connect with an audience. Narrative structure includes plot, character development, setting, tone, and themes. Short stories and novels are the most common […]
Fiction is imaginative, while non-fiction describes real events, ideas, or people. The terms are often confused, but fiction is the basis of narrative comedy and drama, while non-fiction includes documentaries and news coverage. The intent of the creator is a key difference, and while the terms originated in written literature, they apply to most forms […]
