How to Discover & Write Non-Fiction

You can discover how to write Non Fiction and make it fun to write anything from great little shorts like these, to a Non Fiction Manual or Book. For those who find it difficult, this exercise is something you can do any where and any time, even without pen and paper.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Imagination
• Optional Pen and Paper

1. 

   Pick a room, any room, and spend 10 to 15 minutes observing it. It can be in school, in a candy store, in your home, or you could even be on a bus or train.

2. 

   Write several paragraphs describing the room, the size and layout, the furniture and decorations, the people in it, etc. Use plenty of details so that the reader can close her eyes and picture the room.

3. 

   Your reader should be able to hear the sounds you write about, a radio playing, kids playing outside, the sound of the bus as it stops.

4. 

   With your words, see if you can get them to smell the odors, bacon cooking, garbage rotting, or the corner flower shop.

5. 

   Remember to be as descriptive as you can. Your colorful details will be what makes your story come to life. Don't just tell them there is a chair, or even a comfortable chair. Tell them where in the room the chair is, what color it is, what fabric it's made of, and what it feels like to sink into the chair.

Tips & Warnings

• These easy tips and hints will go a long way with a little practice.

[oneloved]

on 7/11/2008 Very descriptive. You practice what you preach! 5 stars!

[MidniteWriter]

on 5/10/2008 I love these tips, never would have thought of half of these ideas for NF. I write it all the time, will have to try your ideas now. Thanks so much!

[JMOrganizations]

on 5/6/2008 Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it.

[Blackbear]

on 5/3/2008 Excellent article and so true. I love those pictures you used.