Fictalism

Being a fan of Mark Twain and Dan DeQuille and their journalism style, called “Quaints,” I decided to update the style (for myself) as I continue to write at Substack. And so, may I present Fictalism (n.) – A literary approach that blends fiction and journalism, using narrative techniques traditionally found in storytelling—such as character development, dialogue, and immersive scene-setting—to explore real-world events. While grounded in factual accuracy, Fictalism allows for creative structuring and perspective shifts to provide deeper emotional and thematic insights, enhancing the reader’s understanding of complex truths.

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  1. mitchteemley Avatar

    Also sounds reminiscent of Capote’s famous “nonfiction novel” In Cold Blood, Tom. A very effective storytelling technique.

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