noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
creation; production; creative work
Refers to the act of creating an original artistic or literary work, or the work itself. Often used for novels, films, paintings, etc.
彼は小説の創作に専念している。
He is devoting himself to writing novels.
この映画は完全な創作です。
This film is a complete original work.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
fabrication; fiction; invention
Used when something is made up or invented, often with a nuance of falsehood or imagination. Can refer to a fictional story or a lie.
彼の話は全部創作だった。
His story was a complete fabrication.
その噂は誰かの創作に過ぎない。
That rumor is nothing more than someone's invention.