Types of Writing Part 2

In this article are definitions for various types of children's books and freelance nonfiction. This is not an exhaustive list; it is merely a list of words and definitions I have come across so far relating to writing for money. If you want to learn more about different types of writing, and more specifically, information about the forms of fiction and creative nonfiction, read my article Types of Writing Part 1.

Children's Books

Board Book: A book made of cardboard that is meant for children under three years old. Most board books are very simple and focus on subjects such as colors, numbers, and animals

Picture Book: Picture books contain many pictures and they are meant to be read aloud to kids. Most picture books have around 32 pages and many authors do not illustrate their own picture books

Easy Reader: Easy readers are meant to be the first books children read on their own, and the length of these books can vary

Chapter Book: Chapter books are meant for children between the ages of 8 to 12. These books have large print and many are written as a series

Middle Grade Novel: Like chapter books, middle grade novels are meant for children between the ages of 8 to 12. However, these books have smaller print and are between 100 to 200 pages long, and sometimes they are even longer than 200 pages

Young Adult Novel: Young adult novels are meant for adolescents between 12 to 17 years old, and they have more sophisticated content

Nonfiction: Nonfiction books for children target children of all ages. They also cover many topics such as animals, history, science, etc., and they can be in textbook form or any other form covered in this list

Freelance

Analysis: An article that interprets data and can lead to new viewpoints

Feature: A lengthy article that involves facts and analysis about a specific topic

Food Writing: Generally reviews and opinions about various restaurants and dishes

How-to: Generally a step-by-step guide as to how to complete a task

Inspirational: Self-help, motivational articles

Interview: Transcribed questions and answers

Investigation: Extensive research on a topic that seeks to either prove or disprove existing conclusions

List: An article used for websites or blogs that is just a simple break down of information

News: Objective reports of events meant mainly for newspapers, but also newsletters, magazines, and websites

Travel Writing: A mix of memoir and/or reviews of various hotels, tours, or places around the world

References

http://freelancesprout.com/2008/02/04/10-types-of-nonfiction-freelance-writing/

Catherine Ipcizade

Valerie Fioravanti