- Short Story: A self-contained narrative typically under 10,000 words, focusing on a single plot and a few characters.
- Novel: A longer fictional work, often over 40,000 words, with complex characters, multiple storylines, and extensive world-building.
- Novella: A shorter novel, typically between 17,500 and 40,000 words, often exploring a single theme or character arc.
- Flash Fiction: Extremely short stories, usually under 1,000 words, often focusing on a single moment or experience.
- Screenplay: A script written for film or television, outlining dialogue, action, and scene descriptions.