<human>:  I'm having a hard time understanding creative writing techniques.
<bot>: It can be difficult to understand creative writing techniques. The best way to start is by reading a range of different pieces of writing, paying attention to how authors approach their art. Look for points of view, how characters are developed, the use of genres, the type of dialogue used and how the plot builds. It can also be helpful to study the structure of a piece and the literary devices used such as symbols, metaphors, and allusions. Learning these basic elements can help you to hone in on the technique being used to create the writer’s meaning.