Creative Non-Fiction Writing Techniques

The video explores creative non-fiction, emphasizing storytelling's power and the need for creativity, structure, and surprise. It encourages writers to engage readers with enthusiasm and sound writing, using examples like David Sedaris. The video concludes by motivating viewers to experiment with their writing.

What is the primary focus of creative non-fiction?

• To entertain with fictional stories

• To provide factual information

• To transform ordinary events into engaging narratives

• To teach grammar and structure

What does creative non-fiction remind us of?

• The importance of facts

• The power of a well-told story

• The need for strict structure

• The value of long narratives

According to Philip Pullman, what do stories provide after basic needs?

• Entertainment

• Education

• Nourishment

• Companionship

What does Philip Pullman suggest is as essential as nourishment and shelter?

• Art

• Stories

• Music

• Exercise

What are the key elements required in creative non-fiction writing?

• Creativity and structure

• Grammar and punctuation

• Facts and figures

• Dialogue and monologue

What does creativity in non-fiction writing involve?

• Following a strict format

• Balancing creativity with structure

• Avoiding any form of structure

• Only using complex words

Which technique involves starting a story in the middle of an action scene?

• In medias res

• Foreshadowing

• Anaphora

• Flashback

What is anaphora in writing?

• A type of metaphor

• Repetition of a phrase at the beginning of sentences

• A narrative technique

• A form of dialogue

What is a crucial element in creative non-fiction that keeps the reader engaged?

• Predictability

• Surprise

• Length

• Complexity

Why is predictability avoided in creative non-fiction?

• It reduces creativity and surprise

• It complicates the plot

• It makes the story too long

• It confuses the reader