A Prelude to

Creative Non-Fiction
Writing
 Consider the question in mind…

Have you ever wished that you could

capture a vivid memory or experience
in words?
Consider the question in mind…
Do you dream of writing about a
historical or cultural figure who
fascinated you?
 Consider the question in mind…

Is there a family history you have

always wanted to share, or one of
your life’s adventures that you
have always said to yourself
would make a wonderful story?
 The truth is…

Writing well is not only useful,

but it helps us preserve our life
experiences as they truly
occurred or as we felt them.
Creative Non-Fiction
What more…
To add…
 How is
fiction and
non-fiction
related?
Group Activity
In your respective groups, read
the assigned non-fiction piece.
Share your group’s understanding
based on its elements and non-
fictive qualities. Present your
answers on the class.
Group Activity
Group 1- The Memoirs of Gay-sha by
Ram Botero
Group 2- Of Studies by Francis Bacon
Group 3- The Perils of Parroting- Marvin
Senobio
Questions to Ponder
1. Why do you think the text was
considered as non-fiction?
2. Discuss the elements in the text:
 Setting, point of view and plot
 Characters, conflict and theme
3. What do you think was the purpose of
the author in writing the text?