Nonfiction narrative

A nonfiction narrative is a true story told in a compelling, storytelling style. It presents real events, people, and experiences in a way that engages the reader, often emphasizing personal insight, perspective, or detailed account. Unlike dry reports or purely informative writing, nonfiction narratives use techniques like description, dialogue, and scene-setting to make real-life events vivid and relatable. Examples include memoirs, biographies, journalistic stories, or autobiographies. The goal is to inform while also capturing the reader’s interest through a coherent, engaging storytelling approach rooted in factual accuracy.