This book provides a groundbreaking approach to creative writing theory, offering a comprehensive exploration of its core principles and methodologies. Focusing on creative writing as an ontological practice, it redefines the essence of literature and writing, while integrating new perspectives on AI-assisted writing, creative industries, and writing pedagogy. This work combines Chinese and global views to address the pressing need for a systematic theoretical framework in the field of creative writing. It is intended for graduate students, researchers, and educators in creative writing, literary studies, and cultural industries. The book offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of creative writing theory and its application in education, industry, and culture. Key features include its original theoretical framework, an interdisciplinary approach that connects theory and practice, and the exploration of AI's impact on creative writing. This book is a must-have resource for advancing both academic and practical understanding of creative writing.

Ge Hongbing, Ph.D., is a renowned scholar in Creative Writing Studies and the executive director of the Institute for Chinese Creative Writing at Shanghai University. He has made significant contributions to the establishment of creative writing as an academic discipline in China. With over 30 years of research and teaching experience, he has published numerous works, including the first indigenous textbook on creative writing in China. Professor Ge is a distinguished professor, doctoral supervisor, and president of the World Chinese Creative Writing Association. His research focuses on creative writing theory, writing pedagogy, and the integration of creative writing with cultural industries. He has been a keynote speaker at international conferences and has published widely in both Chinese and English.