Literary Journalism and Personal Narrative Review

Flashcards covering common reflective essay topics, reminders for autobiographical life narratives, and comparative traits of Literary Journalism versus Journalistic Writing.

Reflective Essay Topics (Sensory & Media)

Common topics involving something that you have read, watched, touched, ate, and many more.

Reflective Essay Topics (Places)

Common reflective essay topics focused on places you have been.

Reflective Essay Topics (Life Events)

Significant events of your life or an unforgettable experience.

Reflective Essay Topics (Relationships)

Reflective essay topics centered around loved ones.

Personal Narrative Reminders

Create a time line of your life events, identify the people who made an impact in your life, select the best stories of your life, write it in your own voice, and always use 1st Person point view.

1st Person Point View

The perspective that should always be used when writing the story of a person's life in your own voice.

Story of a Person's Life, Written by a Person

A narrative account of an individual's life created by that person in their own voice.

Literary Journalism vs. Journalistic Writing (Purpose)

Literary Journalism aims to entertain and inform, while Journalistic Writing aims to inform quickly.

Literary Journalism vs. Journalistic Writing (Content)

Literary Journalism content may not be timely, whereas Journalistic Writing content should be timely.

Literary Journalism vs. Journalistic Writing (Structure)

Literary Journalism uses a Chronological, Logical structure, while Journalistic Writing uses an Inverted Pyramid structure.

Literary Journalism vs. Journalistic Writing (Style)

Literary Journalism is Subjective, whereas Journalistic Writing is Objective.

Literary Journalism vs. Journalistic Writing (Paragraphs)

Literary Journalism accepts longer paragraph length, whereas Journalistic Writing paragraphs are Direct and Concise.

Literary Journalism (Preparation)

Preparation requirement where writers should provide concrete evidences.

Key Nonfiction Writing Categories

Literary Journalism, Reportage, and Personal Essays.