2. 1. Technical
Writing
Is a piece of writing which focuses on
factual and straight forward content and
technical papers are published to inform
and instruct and educate the user about
some specific topics or it gives directions on
how to do something.
3. 2. Creative
Writing
Is a piece of writing which focuses on imaginative and
symbolic content and creative papers are published to
entertain, provoke, inspire the user. There is no such
specific readers who prefers creative papers. Anyone if
wants can read creative paper and it readers a theme,
message, moral or lesson which is helpful in their real
lives or gives temporary entertainment to the reader.
4. Difference between Technical
Writing and Creative Writing
S. No. TECHNICAL WRITING CREATIVE WRITING
1. Technical writing is based on facts
and concept.
General writing is based on
imaginations and creativity.
2. Technical writing focuses on
factual and straight forward
content.
Creative writing focuses on
imaginative and symbolic content.
3. Technical writing has its specific
reader/audience.
Creative writing has general
audience.
4. The purpose of technical writing
is to inform and instruct and
educate user.
The purpose of creative writing is
to entertain, provoke and inspire.
5. It follows formal and standard
style of writing.
It follows informal and artistic
style of writing.
5. Difference between Technical
Writing and Creative Writing
S. No. TECHNICAL WRITING CREATIVE WRITING
6. It gives readers information about
some technical topics or it gives
directions on how to do something.
It gives readers a theme, message,
moral or lesson which is helpful in
their lives or gives a temporary
entertainment to the reader.
7. It uses text features like the table of
contents, index, labels, charts,
photos and graphs.
It uses narrative elements such
conflict, character, theme, setting
and resolution.
8.. The tone of technical writing is
objective
The tone of creative writing is
subjective.
9. It is based on specialized vocabulary. It is based on general, evocative
vocabulary.
10. It is organized in sequential and
systematic manner.
It is organized in arbitrary and artistic
manner and may not be systematic.
6. Difference between Technical
Writing and Creative Writing
S. No. TECHNICAL WRITING CREATIVE WRITING
11. In technical writing graphics
are included to give more
information to the topic.
In creative writing graphics are
included to give more
attraction to the topic.
12. .Technical writing depends on
any result, research,
information etc.
Creative writing depends on
schedule and mindset of the
writer.
