Non-fiction works surround us everywhere in the current world of written communication, whether drawn into a physical book or a simple post on social media. The reading of books and more mediums of text is one of the few things that has stayed popular throughout the several centuries, however people mostly tend to associate reading with fiction & literature. So how helpful actually is reading non-fiction? Are they more useful than we take granted for?
What Comes into Non-Fiction?
What sets non-fiction apart from fiction is that the written work is purely factual in prose (text written with no metrical structure). Even within the category of non-fictional works there are several genres including – letters, reports, essays, social media, cookbooks, guides, manuals, news, speeches, textbooks, history, biographies & memoirs and more, including this article itself. In simple terms, any piece of written communication which is not fictional (imaginary) counts as non-fictional.
Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction
The most obvious benefit (also why people most encourage reading non-fiction) is that it grows one’s reading and comprehension skills with no ending scene. It’s non-imaginary element ties in links to real life and how it can directly benefit the reader’s way of life. Based on the genre of non-ficition, you learn more about your world and even yourself with no barrier, as well as strengthening critical thinking skills and reading in between the lines which can be invested into any other task.
Not only does reading non-fiction benefit your reading skills, but empowers your writing skills too, with the vast range of types of non-fiction exploring different writing methods and styles subconsicously picked up by the brain. This can be put into use by either writing works yourself (whether fiction or non-fiction) or simply enhancing your everyday communication skills, which is one of the most valuable skills to have no matter your age or background. There are truly endless possibilities – you can learn about your own history, pick up the manual on how to drive your new car, or simply learn how to cook your favourite meal from home. If you would still like to read something with a sense of story or plot, reading a biography or memoir would also be perfect for you!
Examples of Non-Fictional Works
If you would like a clean list of types of non-fiction, here is the list below:
- recipes
- news
- social media
- advertisements
- manuals
- guides
- articles/blogs
- biographies
- memoirs
- letters
- textbooks
- speeches
- reports
- essays
- history books
- and more!
Not sure where to start? We offer several non-fictional ebooks/audiobooks easily accessible on this website.
