What is Creative Non-Fiction?

From the Writer's Workshop (workshopwriter.com) how to know if what you're writing is creative non-fiction -- and the tools you get to use in the genre. Learn what it's not, too.

[@silsip279]

This was very clearly explained. You are a natural teacher!

[@scotthansen2873]

I have found my genre! Until today I didn't know creative non fiction existed. I'm a corporate trainer and I have struggled for years to find a structured way to use storytelling in technical training. I believe this is my next step in that process.

[@ronseybold]

I'm glad you've discovered it. The narrative aspect is what makes it a great choice, since it helps preserve the writer's tone. Thanks for the comment!

[@toro_bravo9420]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@poojipenpen]

thank you for this!

[@bethanythebeast]

thank you!

[@jourdanhamme4065]

Thank you

[@CozyWriter1307]

Thank you for creating this - I've always thought of myself as a tough non-fiction (journalism and article writing background) writer and I'd really like to try different things with nanowrimo coming up but I feel like I don't have a clue how to write fiction. Time to try my hand at creative non-fiction I suppose.

[@WritersWorkshopAustin]

Brittney Nicole, thanks. Memoir in particular can be compelling storytelling, but anyone with a sharp eye and passion for prose can bring a book alive. Magazine work is a good start. Lots of books have begun that way. Get in touch if you’d like to learn more. I began as a journalist. It’s all writing.

[@CozyWriter1307]

I would love too!

[@WritersWorkshopAustin]

Brittney I’m at [e-mail]. We should talk 🙂

[@TheMegMegs95]

I also got my degree in Journalism with a large focus on article writing. I've always loved books and creative writing, but I also never felt great about my creative stuff. I mostly do it for fun. But I can see myself getting into creative nonfiction. Personal essays are always a joy to read. What a cool genre for peeps like us :)