Fictionising

/ˈfɪkʃənaɪzɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of British 'fictionise'; the ongoing act of turning something real into a fictional story.

Etymology

British spelling of 'fictionalizing' or 'fictionizing'. Present participle formed by adding '-ing' to the base verb 'fictionise'.

Kelly Says

Writers are constantly 'fictionising' their own lives—putting real conversations and moments into novels—which is why readers spend so much time trying to figure out which parts of an author's work are autobiographical.

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