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Among creative nonfiction short stories, you could find an insightful memoir, a dramatic monologue, hot, witty journalism, or a tight, personal essay. Looking for new creative nonfiction stories? Look no further! Every week, hundreds of writers submit stories to Reedsy’s short story contest.
If there’s someone whose life story is one you’d love to tell, creative nonfiction might be the best way to do it. So now that you have an idea of what creative nonfiction is, and some different ways you can write it, let’s take a look at some popular examples of creative nonfiction books and speeches.
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What is Creative Nonfiction? True Stories, Well Told. True stories based on real-world experience are the most powerful tools humans have for communicating information, fostering empathy, and changing ourselves, our culture, and the world. Explore the Genre
Creative nonfiction combines 100% factual information with literary elements to tell real stories that resonate with readers and provide insight to actual events. This is what your favorite memoirists, travel writers, and journalists do every day, and you can, too.
Jun 1, 2016 · 1. Explore a scene or story from your memory by reimagining it from an alternate perspective. Write the event from the point of view of a passing bystander, another person close to the event, a pet, or even an inanimate object.
Creative nonfiction uses story and other literary techniques to tell a true story. Try one of our creative nonfiction writing prompts today!
