Creative Nonfiction Lesson #1 PDF

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 LESSON #1: INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION THIS or THAT  THIS or THAT RESEARCH  THIS or THAT INTERVIEWS  THIS or THAT NARRATION  THIS or THAT IMMERSION  THIS or THAT CHARACTERIZATION  THIS or THAT ACCURATE  THIS or THAT PLOT  THIS or THAT DRAMATIZATION  THIS or THAT NOT MADE UP  THIS or THAT IMAGERY  THIS or THAT RESEARCH NONFICTION  THIS or THAT INTERVIEWS NONFICTION  THIS or THAT NARRATION CREATIVE  THIS or THAT IMMERSION NONFICTION  THIS or THAT CHARACTERIZATION CREATIVE  THIS or THAT ACCURATE NONFICTION  THIS or THAT PLOT CREATIVE  THIS or THAT DRAMATIZATION CREATIVE  THIS or THAT NOT MADE UP NONFICTION  THIS or THAT IMAGERY CREATIVE INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE NONFICTION CREATIVE NONFICTION Narration Not made up Plot Accurate Characterization Interviews Imagery Research Dramatization Immersion WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE ? FICTION NONFICTION literature involves literature involves stories stories that have that are based in fact; been invented by they are accurate the imagination. representations of reality. WHAT IS CREATIVE NONFICTION? CreativeNONFICTION CREATIVE nonfiction is a term used to describe a style of nonfiction literature that emphasizes certain literary styles and techniques as a way to create a more vivid and engaging story. DEFINITION OF CREATIVE NONFICTION ❑Also known as literary nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, and verfabula ❑A genre of creative writing that treats factual material in a literary manner. DEFINITION OF CREATIVE NONFICTION ❑merges the boundaries between literary art and research nonfiction ❑It is writing composed of the real, or of facts, that employs the same literary devices as fiction. WHERE DID IT START? Creative 1960s nonfiction A group of reporters and journalists began to be annoyed under the normal restrictions of journalistic writing. They started to break the rules.  LEE GUTKIND ❑ Recognized by Vanity Fair as “The Godfather Behind Creative Nonfiction” ❑ Founder and editor of Creative Nonfiction, and editor of more than 25 books ❑ One of the genre’s best-known practitioners and advocates. ❑ He describes the genre as “true stories well told”. Characteristics of CREATIVE NONFICTION "Ultimately, the primary goal of the creative nonfiction writer is to communicate information, just like a reporter, but to shape it in a way that reads like fiction." PERSONAL & USE OF INVENTIVE 01 IDENTIFIFIABLE VOICE 02 AND DRAMATIC TECHNIQUES ACCURATE AND HOLD THE WELL-RESEARCHED INTEREST OF THE 03 INFORMATION 04 READER  Personal and Identifiable Voice It adds authenticity and intimacy to the narrative. It allows readers to connect with the author on a deeper level, fostering empathy and understanding.  Use of Inventive and Dramatic Creative nonfiction allows its Techniques writers to access the same techniques available to fiction writers without misrepresenting the actual events in their work.  Accurate and Well- Researched By presenting facts and details that are thoroughly researched Information and verified, writers can uphold the integrity of their storytelling, enriching the reader's understanding and appreciation of the subject matter.  Holds the Interest of the Readers Writers can ensure that readers stay connected and motivated to continue reading by captivating their attention  EXAMPLE OF CREATIVE NONFICTION RON CHERNOW’S BIOGRAPHY OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON ❑ Alexander Hamilton is a 2004 biography of American statesman Alexander Hamilton, written by historian and biographer Ron Chernow. ❑ Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, was an instrumental promoter of the U.S. Constitution, founder of the nation's financial system, and its first Secretary of the Treasury.  EXAMPLE OF CREATIVE NONFICTION RON CHERNOW’S BIOGRAPHY OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON ❑ Chernow incorporates storytelling techniques typically associated with fiction, such as character development, vivid description, and dramatic pacing. ❑ By blending fact with narrative artistry, Chernow's "Hamilton" exemplifies the power of creative nonfiction to educate, entertain, and inspire readers.