Creative nonfiction<span> (also known as </span>literary nonfiction<span> or </span>narrative nonfiction<span>) is a </span>genre<span> of </span>writing<span> that uses literary styles and techniques to create factually accurate narratives. Creative nonfiction contrasts with other </span>nonfiction<span>, such as </span>academic<span> or </span>technical writing<span> or </span>journalism<span>, which is also rooted in accurate fact, but is not written to entertain based on writing style or florid prose. As a genre, creative nonfiction is still relatively young, and is only beginning to be scrutinized with the same critical analysis given to </span>fiction<span> and </span>poetry<span>.</span>
