Creative+Nonfiction+Qualities


 * Every Creative Nonfiction Story Should Have Some of These Qualities**

Celebrity. The subject of the story or persuasive essay is well known to readers locally or nationally.
 * Prominence:**

Location. Most readers are interested in learning about people who live nearby, or in events that happen where readers’ live.
 * Proximity:**

Now. Write about something that is currently popular, rather than something that occurred a long time ago.
 * Timeliness**:

Quirky. Find a topic that is unusual or odd and make it interesting.
 * Oddity/Uniqueness:**

Why? Tell readers why your story or essay is worth reading.
 * Consequence**:

Emotion. Appeal to the reader's heart strings. You may use facts, humor, satire or sympathy.
 * Human interest:**