Writing Forms

Here are some examples of different forms of writing you might want to play with and try out:

Expository Essays

  • Persuasive
  • Analysis
  • Definite Cause/Effect
  • Problem/Solution
  • Compare/Contrast

Literary Analysis of Texts

Non-fiction Narratives:

  • Personal Experience
  • Dramatic
  • Humorous

Fictional Narratives:

  • Mystery
  • Historical Fiction
  • Science Fiction
  • Myths
  • Legends
  • Fantasy
  • Realistic/Dramatic
  • Humorous
  • Romance
  • Western
  • Fairy-tales
  • Children’s book

Biographical:

  • Autobiography
  • Biography
  • Memoir/Personal Essay

Reviews:

  • Book review
  • Film review
  • Music review
  • Live Performance review
  • TV program review

Poetry:

  • Sonnet
  • Villanelle
  • Ballad
  • Limerick
  • Couplets
  • Acrostics
  • Free Verse
  • Quatrain
  • Haiku

Parody

Satire

Correspondence:

  • Letter of application
  • Friendly letter
  • Letter to the Editor
  • Letter of complaint
  • Letter of thanks
  • Letter of sympathy
  • Letter of farewell
  • Letter of inquiry
  • Letter of apology
  • Letter of protest
  • Letter of congratulation
  • Letter requesting permission
  • Letter of love
  • Letter of advice
  • Letter celebrating a holiday
  • Letter marking a special occasion
  • Letter of invitation

Script (i.e., Theater, Television, Movie, Radio)

Song Lyrics

Oral History

News story

Magazine Article

Editorial/Opinion

Eulogy

Question and Answer (i.e., Frequently Asked Questions)

Instructions (How To)

Informational Brochure

Interview