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FICTION VS NON-FICTION GENRES

8/13/2016

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FICTION VS NON-FICTION




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     Just about everyone knows the difference between Fiction and Non-fiction. Definitions as shown in Oxford Dictionaries:
   
        -Fiction: literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people.

         - Non-Fiction: prose writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people, such as biography or history.
     
     Here are some genres under Fiction.
  • Mysteries, crime, detective stories are about solving a mystifying situation.
  • Fables can be told by people or animals to present something that can be useful
  • Historical fiction are stories about a real place with fictional characters, or real people in fictional places.
  • Science Fiction obviously is about something that may have happened, or might happen in the future, involving science, that impacts lives in a fictional setting like space.
  • Fairy Tales are about magical or fairy creatures.
  • Humor will invoke laughter or smiles in the stories
  • Legends are about famous people with fictional stories surrounding them.
  • Magic involves the trick of hand, or unnatural events containing invented creatures such as ghosts.
  • Romance is a love story of fictional characters
  • Horror gives a negative feeling to story and promotes fear and dread
  • Suspense is most likely a thriller with fictional character trying to save themselves or others from death or threats.
   
    Here are some genres under Non-Fiction.
  • Reference books and textbooks are facts only.
  • Speeches are supposed to be founded on facts only.
  • Biographies tell the story of a person’s life with true settings and facts.
  • Autobiography is a story about the writer’s life with true settings and facts.
  • Narrative is factual information in the form of a story for any age.
 
 
I’m sure there are other genres that fall under these two types of writing, that I haven’t thought of. Feel free to leave me a comment below. AND remember, when submitting your work describe the correct genre. 
 
Thanks for visiting my blog, and as always, keep writing.
Sherry
 
 
 


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MANIFESTO

7/6/2016

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​Katie Weiland posted this on her blog several years ago. I think it's something every new writer should see, so with her prior permission, I'm re-posting for my new blog. 
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PRESERVING PERSONAL HISTORY

5/8/2016

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Preserving Personal History for Children
​(while we preserve the earth for them)
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Parents speak about what their childhood was like compared to what it is now. While we remember the good and bad of our childhood, our audience wonders how we survived without all the electronic gadgets, computers, fancy appliances, or instant gratification of fast food, all of which control the lives of everyone today. Our present day citizens will likely own cars that drive themselves, but few can remember when owning a car at all was a really big deal. (Think first house to own a car on the whole block.) While I was too young to remember that, I do remember our family’s first telephone, our first TV, and other firsts that kids can't imagine not being around since the beginning of time. (That's why they think we are older than dirt.) If we told earlier generations that we would go into space I’m sure they wouldn’t have believed us, any more than when we are told humans might live on another planet.

I felt the same way about my parents and their stories. But, isn't that how we pass on actual events in history and our roots? While small children may not be that interested in our stories now, as they grow up they will probably ask about their family's history and all the stories that go with it. 

Let's keep those opportunities open. Tape or film conversations with your parents or grandparents to pass on to your children and grandchildren. You might even write a book about family stories. They, in turn, can pass it on to their children. It's a way of preserving personal history and how life used to be way-back-when.

Keep writing.
​Sherry
 
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DISCOURAGED WITH WRITING?

4/27/2016

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This past year I have struggled with whether to write or not. I often feel discouraged and wonder if I can ever succeed. All writers go through times like this, and Kristen Lamb hit the nail on the head on her blog. Take a look and see if you relate to her words. My final word, I will continue to write because I can't imagine not writing, no matter the journey.

Keep writing.
​Sherry
 Fine out more about Kristen at : http://authorkristenlamb.com/about/

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