* Novel: Novels are fictional narratives that tell a story with developed characters, a plot, and a setting.
* Essay: Essays are typically non-fiction pieces that explore a specific topic or idea.
* Autobiography: Autobiographies are non-fiction accounts of a person's own life.
* Informational Literature: Informational literature aims to educate the reader about a particular subject.
While some novels might be inspired by real events, they still fall under the umbrella of fictional writing.