This document provides an introduction to creative nonfiction as a genre of writing. It defines creative nonfiction as using literary styles and techniques to tell true stories about real events and people. The document discusses how creative nonfiction differs from other nonfiction genres like technical writing and journalism by involving more literary elements. It also outlines three categories of creative nonfiction: biographical narratives, autobiographical narratives, and personal essays. Finally, it notes that the goal of creative nonfiction is to communicate information like a reporter while crafting the story in a more narrative, fiction-like style.