Questions and Answers On Writing Creative Nonfiction
What is creative nonfiction? Writing a
true story with the same literary techniques we use when writing fiction to
report on an event, a place or a person.
What is the most important
factor? Truth
What does it do? The author tells
a story, thereby entertaining the reader, but presents factual
information. The author shares his/her own feelings for the topic.
What kinds of stories are included in
creative nonfiction? Travel writing, science writing, nature writing,
food writing, memoirs, biography, personal essays
How do I tell a true story in this
manner?
A. Show more than you tell
B. Use sensory details (seeing,
hearing, smelling, touching, tasting)
C. Open with a hook just as you
would in a fiction story.
D. Consider the importance of
setting
E. Story—not just a bunch of
facts
F. Characterization brings the
story to life
G. Dialogue (be careful here)
H. Add
tension, if even in small amounts
I.
You still have to make a point or send a message
J. Use
similes and metaphors to give some life to the story
K. Use
strong verbs
L. Vivid
description
- Where can I market my creative nonfiction? Newspapers, ezines and websites online, magazines that fit your topic, anthologies
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