Creative writing is arguably the ultimate form of self-expression. Ideal for anyone interested in writing (student or not), this book helps readers master the basics of crafting compelling fiction and nonfiction stories. Various genres, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction, memoirs and more are covered. Content includes the fundamental elements, such as plot, character, point-of-view, setting, dialogue, style and theme, and readers will be able to hone their writing skills and boost their creativity with writing prompts and exercises.