Fiction is the form of writing that is not based strictly in fact or history, but rather the imaginary. Traditionally, fiction encompasses several formats of writing, such as poetry, plays, and legends- however, it is more often used to refer to fictional prose such as novels.

Fictional novels and short stories are usually categorised by genre; such as crime, fantasy, romance, science fiction, historical fiction, and horror.

Nonfiction writing is that which represents people, events, or places with accuracy. Though nonfiction prose is often written objectively, it can also be written subjectively or as a story (for example, autobiographies).

With factual information-sharing at the heart of nonfiction, it is essential that nonfiction writers are capable of in-depth research within their subject areas, often taking months or years.

Poetry is a literary art that utilises the aesthetic and rhythmic aspects of language, both written and spoken, to create evocative works. Poetry has been discovered that was written in the 25th Century BC, and global Slam Poetry festivals illustrate that poetry continues to be a relevant artform today.

Poetry is a vast topic to research, with dozens of poetic formats and elements to consider.