fictionization

/ˌfɪkʃənɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of turning real events or facts into a fictional story.
    • The fictionization of the historical battle made it more exciting for readers.
    • Many authors use fictionization to add drama to true crime stories.
    • The movie's fictionization of the inventor's life changed several key dates.
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