Creative nonfiction is a hybrid genre that combines elements of fiction and factual journalism. It uses literary techniques to tell true stories in an engaging way. Lee Gutkind defines creative nonfiction as adhering to the basics of nonfiction while allowing poetic and journalistic flexibility. Examples include books by Jon Krakauer and Truman Capote that are based on true events but told through narrative storytelling. When writing creative nonfiction, authors immerse themselves in their topics through in-depth research and observation.
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