Creative Non-Fiction
Learn the principles of creative non-fiction with definitions and examples.
Writing Principles
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Voice
Definition:
Use a personal tone that reflects your personality or perspective.
Tips:
- Let your natural personality come through in your writing.
- Use the words and expressions that feel authentic to you.
- Vary your sentence structure to create a unique rhythm.
- Share your honest thoughts and feelings about the topic.
- Read your writing out loud to check if it sounds like you.
Strategies:
Find Your Natural Voice
Write as if you're telling a story to a close friend, using the tone and words that feel most comfortable.
Voice Journaling
Keep a private journal where you write freely without worrying about grammar or structure to discover your natural voice.
Voice Analysis
Read works by authors with strong voices and analyze what makes their writing distinctive and engaging.
Examples:
Before:
Flat: 'I went to a theme park.'
After:
Distinct: 'Diagon Alley was my escape—a cobblestone path winding through shops filled with wonders that made my imagination soar with possibilities.'
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