creative-nonfiction

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Creative-nonfiction' refers to writing that conveys factual information in an engaging, inventive style, rather than just stating facts.

Examples in Different Contexts

In literature, 'creative-nonfiction' is a genre that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives. An author might describe, 'My latest book is a piece of creative-nonfiction that tells the real story of the expedition, embellished with descriptive language to engage readers.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The drafts for the film's script could use a more narrative approach. I feel like we need to add more storytelling elements.

Response:

Maybe we should look into creative nonfiction to bring this script to life and make it more than just a sequence of events.

Impact

Scenario:

Our foundation's impact report has lots of stats and graphs, but it's lacking in personal stories and narratives.

Response:

Framing our impact report as a form of creative nonfiction could let us include both the raw data and the impactful stories behind the numbers.