October (Extra Post)

This month, I was able to immerse myself in the world that is Truman Capotes, In Cold Blood, the first credited piece of true crime nonfiction. This book details the murder of the Clutter family in Holcomb, Kansas as well as the lives of their executors. Though I haven't quite gotten around to finishing it, by far it is the most vivid, haunting tale that I have read so far. 

Blog 8: Research and Working EQ

1.  What is your working EQ?

In creative nonfiction, what specific techniques can be applied from journalism and creative writing in order to effectively convey both aspects in a pleasing literary style?

2.  What is a possible answer to your working EQ? Please write the answer in thesis format.  

EQ: In creative nonfiction, what specific techniques can be applied from journalism and creative writing in order to effectively convey both aspects in a pleasing literary style?

•The research aspects of journalism such as interviewing can be applied to the genre of creative nonfiction, more specifically the art of memoirs and biographies.

•The creative process in which a fiction writer undertakes such as intricate visuals and diction can be applied to genre of creative nonfiction, more specifically personal essays and memoirs. 

3.  What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ? 

The most prominent pieces of research that have allowed me to answer my working EQ would be the diverse collection of books that either manifest or explain in depth the purpose/structure of creative nonfiction, that of which include:

Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction, Crafting the Personal Essay: A Guide for Writing/Publishing Creative Nonfiction, You Can't Make This Stuff Up: The Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction from Literary Journalism and Everything in Between.

4.  Who is your mentor, or where are you doing mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?

My mentor is named Sarah Torribio and I am currently mentoring at her place of occupation which is the Claremont Courier. Working with Sarah has allowed me to experience the journalistic aspect of the creative nonfiction genre and grasp the basic concepts within the field of fiction writing.