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 recount real events through extensive research. The criteria list contrasts the more factual, informative style with the personal, open-ended memoir style of creative nonfiction.