Como escrevo a ficção.

How I write fiction.

FICTION writing; CONTRADICTION in literature; DESPAIR in literature; HOPE in literature; LITERARY form; EXPLORERS in literature

The article discusses elements of fiction writing, based on the author's experience of writing in the fiction genre, and with reference to distinct elements of the genre, both formal and thematic. Topics include the ability of the fiction writer to create imaginary or life like characters, the possibility within fiction writing of exploring concepts of hope, despair, and contradiction, as well as love, hate, and other emotions; and the exploratory and adventurous elements possible in fictional works.