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[[Narrative nonfiction]] is a type of creative nonfiction which [[storytelling|tells a story]], for example, <cite>[[Black Hawk Down (novel)|Black Hawk Down]]</cite> by [[Mark Bowden]]. <cite>Black Hawk Down</cite> began as a series of [[newspaper]] and [[internet]] articles. As an internet series the author had the benefit of extensive [[feedback]] from its viewers. |
[[Narrative nonfiction]] is a type of creative nonfiction which [[storytelling|tells a story]], for example, <cite>[[Black Hawk Down (novel)|Black Hawk Down]]</cite> by [[Mark Bowden]]. <cite>Black Hawk Down</cite> began as a series of [[newspaper]] and [[internet]] articles. As an internet series the author had the benefit of extensive [[feedback]] from its viewers. |
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Noted practictioners of creative nonfiction include humorous travel journalists like [[Bill Bryson]]. |
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Creative nonfiction is a genre of literature, also known as literary jounalism, which uses literary skills in the writing of nonfiction. A work of creative nonfiction, if well written, contains accurate and well-researched information and also holds the interest of the reader. Creative nonfiction is contrasted to research nonfiction which may contain accurate information but may not be particularly well written.
Narrative nonfiction is a type of creative nonfiction which tells a story, for example, Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden. Black Hawk Down began as a series of newspaper and internet articles. As an internet series the author had the benefit of extensive feedback from its viewers.
Noted practictioners of creative nonfiction include humorous travel journalists like Bill Bryson.