Part 1: Something that I noticed when reading this chapter was just how similar creative non-fiction is to fiction. An example of this is the 5 Rs of creative nonfiction. The first R, real life, states "The foundation of good writing emerges from personal experience." While this is supposed to relate to creative nonfiction it relates to fiction as well. With fiction personal experiences can be shown with writing about particular scenes or subjects like writing a character in highschool or university while having a personal history to add to the scene. The second R reflection is used in fiction as well. While fiction might not reflect all of a writer's feelings it should still reflect some so readers get a sense of the author in their works. The third R, research, is important for creative non-fiction and fiction. While a fiction world may make some creatures up if it is using real items, people, or creatures the writer must do research as well to make sure their facts are in order. Reading and riting work for both as well. For fiction reading other's works can help with writing along with learning other styles. While fiction tends to not use real people riting is still important with showing the magic of the moment and characters.
The most important concept I came across from the reading to me was that the readers expect the writing to be the truth. While the piece is to be creative it is still non-fiction so it must be the true which is hard when relaying memories. This concept though is what truely makes a piece creative non-fiction because without the truth it is just another creative piece of fiction.
My question for this chapter is there a way to tell that someone is truely telling the truth in their writing?
Part 2: In the story, News of the Wilds, the author uses the creative fictional technique of flashbacks to tell not only what is happening with him and his daughter in that moment but also show what happened with his father before he passed.
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Your question for this chapter made me think a lot. Very good question! I think sometimes you can tell if an author is telling the truth, but other times it is more difficult.
ReplyDeleteGreat Work Megan!! You definitely hit the part that I have been realizing, it is a lot of work! We have a lot of research to do, to get things right if we are gong to make it a good piece, and if it is not reflective.
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