Forms and Types

of
Creative
Nonfiction
Prepared by: Judy May E. Dalogdog
Types and Forms of Definition
Creative Nonfiction
a.Autobiography It is a story written by the
person himself
b. Biography It is a life’s story that is
written by another person.

c. Journal It is a day to day account

intended to purely
documents life’s events
d. Diary It is a written account of the
author which involves
his/her secrets
Types and Forms of Creative Definition
Nonfiction
e. Letter It is a communication or
written message that
addresses to a certain person
or organization.
f. Memoir It refers to the personal
account of a person which
teaches them something. It is
more of a memory that cannot
be easily forgotten.
g. Literary Journalism or It refers to magazine or
Reportage newspaper writing or closely
related to it. It is journalism
with a touch of an artistic
value of literature in it.
Literary Journalism
• Before Writing a literary Journalism you need to
consider the following:

a.Select a topic of your interest

b.Conduct a research about your topic
c.Write a dramatic story that will catch the
reader’s attention
d.Include a lead, facts/content, and dramatic
ending.
Literary Journalism
• Before Writing a literary Journalism: It should Have the
Following Details
1.Scene : must take a place at a particular time.
2.Place : a scene happens in a specific place.
3.Details : a scene always include important details.
These details are the sensory details which help the
reader picture out the event.
4.Action : it includes the information about the event.
5.Dialogue : it includes conversation, however, this may
not always the case but it is also considered one of the
most important aspect of journalism.
Activity 1: JOURNALIST BE LIKE

• Pretend you are a journalist. Cover an

interesting event in your school (KNHS) and
report it to the class in a narrative manner.
Prepare a report for your story.
 Reflective Essay
•Common topics for a reflective essay
a.True Experience
b.Something in your mind
c.A certain place or object
d.Something that you read, watched,
touched, ate, and many more.
Reflective Essay
•Common topics for a reflective
essay
a.Places you have been
b.Significant events of your life
c.Unforgettable experience
d.Loved ones
 Activity 2: REFLECTIVE ESSAY

•Choose at least one (1) common

topics of the reflective essay.
Encode or write it in a one whole
sheet of yellow paper.
Types and Forms of Creative Definition
Nonfiction

i. Testimonio Essay It refers to the personal

experience of an author or
the author witnesses an
abuse and oppression in a
workplace.
j. Travelogue It is a written account of a
person during his/her travel.
It focuses on the scenery,
people and the warmness of
the place and the people
 Activity 3: TESTIMONIO
• Interview and video (you can conceal the
person’s face for privacy) a person who
grew up in-a- low income or humble
family eventually succeeds in life today.
(5 minutes will do)
Travelogue
• How to do Travelogue?
1.Show the beauty and picturesque scene of the
place.
2.Provide helpful information to the audience,
they might use it in the future.
3.Boast a simple thing, enough to encourage
someone to visit the place.
4.Show photographic scenery of the place so
that the audience could picture it out and
eventually would arouse their interest to
Travelogue
• How to do Travelogue?
5. Point out the various picturesque view of the
place.
6. Include the means and ways of transportation
and on how to reach the place.
7. Provide information on accommodation.
8. Do not forget cultural beauty of the place.
9. Follow the Do’s and Don’ts of the place to avoid
conflict.
10. Sell the beauty of the place so that many tourist
Types and Forms of Creative Definition
Nonfiction
k. True Narratives it is a real-life account told as
compelling story. It has a drama
of fiction and force of fact that is
presented in a variety of format.
It is also a true story with plot,
action, suspense characters, and
setting which delivers a theme or
a lesson observed.
l. Blogs A blog ( a shortened version of
“weblog”) is an online journal or
informational website displaying
information in the reverse
chronological order, with the
latest post as appearing first, at
the top. It is a platform where the
writer shares his/her views on an
Types and Forms of Creative Definition
Nonfiction
m. Vlog It combines text, images,
videos and links to relevant
pages and media on the
web.
n. Personal Narrative is a story about narrating
your personal experience. It
contains descriptive words
as you tell your story that
can inspire or motivate the
readers and they could also
relate as well.
Different Kinds of Blogs
Art blogs
Photoblogs
Videoblogs
Music blogs
Podcast
Edublogs
Different Kinds of Blogs

Personal Blogs
Corporate Blogs or Organizational
blogs
Microblogs
 Art Blog
• An art blog is typically focused on the discussion of
various forms of artistic expression, such as
painting, illustration, sculpture, photography and
other mediums.
• It often includes reviews of artwork and exhibitions,
interviews with artists and curators, as well as
commentary about current trends in the art world.
• An art blogger’s goal might be to sell their
artwork, build an online business, or work with
brands and companies.
 Photoblog
A photoblog is a form of blog in which the focus is on photos
and photo sharing instead of the text of the author.

 Video blog
• A video blog (vlog) is a blog done with the help of videos,
unlike a text blog where information is shared using just text
and static images. Like a text blog, however, video blogs are
visible to all and may be shared, commented on and rated.
• Video blogs are capable of being shared in social media
platforms and can also be integrated into websites. Compared
to a text blog, it may be easier to get more views on a video,
especially for users who prefer watching to reading.
 Photoblog
 Music blog
• A music blog is a website or online platform dedicated to
discussing, reviewing, and promoting music. These blogs
often cover various genres, provide album reviews, feature
interviews with artists, share music news, and highlight new
releases.
• A music blog will be a blog that discusses music. Music is such a broad category,
it can include any or all of the following:
• New releases (albums, singles, instruments, gear) info/reviews
• New bands (by location) info/reviews
• Band schedules
• Musical events info/reviews
• Venues with live music
• Musical instruments shops listing/reviews
• Music platforms (like spotify, last fm etc) listing/reviews
 Podcast

• A podcast is an audio program, just like Talk Radio (or video),

but you subscribe to it on your smartphone, computer, or any
other suitable device, and listen to it whenever you like.
• The hosts of a podcast are referred to as "podcasters.“
 Edublog
• An Edublog is a blog with an educational purpose. Edublog
archive and support student and teacher learning by
facilitating reflection, questioning by self and others,
collaboration and providing context for engaging higher-order-
thinking skills.
• It can be authored by a learner, teacher, researcher or an
administrator. While any blog software can be used for
educational blogs, some hosts have specialized in the
creation of dedicated edublog services (e.g. WordPress’s
edublogs.org).
 Personal Blog
• A personal blog is an online platform where individuals share
their thoughts, experiences, interests, and hobbies.
• It serves as a personal diary or commentary in a digital
format, often written in a conversational and informal tone.

Common topics people like to write about:

• Personal or Inspirational Stories
• Food and Travel
• Areas of Expertise
• Passions and Interests
• Book or Movie Reviews
 Corporate Blog
• A corporate blog is a blog operated by a company by one or
more of its employees. Its basic functionality is not that
different from “normal” blogs. Use for marketing tool.
• A corporate blog provides a forum for your company’s leaders
and employees to discuss topics of interest to your target
prospects and customers and the people who influence them.
• A corporate blog consists of many individual blogs, each
written by different employees (“specialists”) within your
company.
 Micro Blog
• A microblog is a short piece of content designed for quick
audience interactions.
• Microblogging is a combination of instant messaging and
content production.
• With a microblog, you share short messages with an online
audience to improve engagement. Social channels like
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest offer
popular platforms for microblogging.