CREATIVE
NON-FICTION
Definition
Creative nonfiction is a genre of writing
that uses literary techniques to tell true
stories. It blends factual accuracy with
storytelling elements like vivid
descriptions, dialogue, and personal
reflections.
Importance of
Creative Non-
Fiction
Makes real-life stories engaging and relatable.
Helps readers understand different perspectives.
Preserves personal and historical experiences in a compelling
way.
Encourages creativity while maintaining truthfulness.
LITERARY JOURNALISM/REPORTAGE
A type of writing that applies
journalism techniques such as
interviews and research. Uses
storytelling elements to make
factual reports more engaging.
LITERARY JOURNALISM/REPORTAGE
Example:
"In Cold Blood" by Truman
Capote
Blogs
An online journal where the
author shares personal
thoughts, experiences, and
ideas. Can include text, images,
videos, and other media.
Blogs
Example:
Travel blogs, personal blogs, food
blogs
Memoir
A narrative written by the author
about a specific period in their
life. More personal and
emotional than an
autobiography.
Memoir
Example:
"I Am Malala" by Malala
Yousafzai
Personal
Essay
An essay where the author
expresses thoughts, feelings, or
experiences on a specific topic.
Can be reflective, serious, or
humorous.
Personal
Essay
Example:
"The Death of the Moth" by
Virginia Woolf
Travel
Writing
A nonfiction genre that describes the
author's travel experiences. Includes
descriptions of places, cultures, and
personal adventures.
Travel
Writing
Example:
In Patagonia" by Bruce Chatwin
Biography
The life story of a person written by
someone else.
Requires research and interviews.
Biography
Example:
Steve Jobsby Walter
Autobiography
A detailed account of the author's own life
from childhood to present.
Includes personal experiences and
historical context.
Autobiography
Example:
"The Diary of a Young Girl" by
Anne Frank
Flash Non
Fiction
A very short form of nonfiction
(usually under 1,000 words).
Direct, impactful, and emotionally
intense.
Flash Non
Fiction
Example:
"The Fourth State of Matter"
by Jo Ann Beard
Conclusion
Creative Nonfiction allows real
experiences to be expressed in a
creative way. It combines facts with the
art of storytelling to make information
more engaging.
TRUE OR
FALSE
1 Creative nonfiction is a genre that combines factual
. accuracy with orytelling elements.
2 Literary journalism focuses only on fictional events.
.
3 A memoir covers the author's entire life from birth to
. present.
4.Blogs can include text, images, and videos.
5.'In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote is an example of
literary journalism.
TRUE OR
FALSE
6 Travel writing focuses only on fictional travel
experiences.
.
7 An autobiography is written by someone else about a
person's life.
.
8 Personal essays can be serious, humorous, or reflective.
. Flash nonfiction is usually over 5,000 words long.
9.
A biography is a life story written by another person.
10.
IDENTIFICATIO
N
11. What type of nonfiction focuses on reporting real-life
events using journalism techniques?
12. What is an online journal where authors share personal
thoughts and experiences?
13. What type of nonfiction describes the author's
personal travel experiences?
14. What is a very short form of nonfiction that is direct
and emotionally intense?
15. What is the nonfiction genre where an author writes
about a specific period of their own life?
Thank You
