Forms of Creative Nonfiction

Types of Creative Nonfiction

• An autobiography is a written account of a person's life written by themselves.
• A biography is a detailed description or account of a person's life.
• Literary journalism/reportage combines factual reporting with narrative techniques and stylistic strategies, often based on direct observation, investigation, or thorough research and documentation.
• A travelogue is a personal account of a journey to another country or place, which can be either a factual report or a narrative story supported by images.
• A reflection essay examines and observes the progress and meaning of a writer's individual experiences, similar to a journal about thoughts on a specific topic.
• True narratives are objective accounts of something, such as journalistic reports.
• A blog is a website containing short articles called posts that are changed regularly.
• A testimonio is a first-person account by someone who has faced instances of social and political inequality, oppression, or marginalization.
• A critique is a critical discussion or review that describes, summarizes, and evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of a work.