Expository writing is a very important writing tool, especially for authors whose specialization is in the nonfiction genre. It is the only tool in writing that allows readers to learn something new or maybe understand better what they already know. In fact, when using the expository writing style, you should always make sure the reader learns something from your content. As much as learning is necessary, you can agree with me that learning through reading, and even general reading, is considered an uphill task by most readers.

This is just an opinion, but there’s some truth in it. I’ll tell you why. Expository writing is, by all means, a formal type of writing. The author is required to compile facts and lay them out logically and objectively. Now, facts are just facts! They are neither fun nor entertaining, at least most of them are not. But readers are not ready to appreciate this simple "fact" about facts. Readers will automatically take whatever is not entertaining to be boring. As a writer or content producer, you would not want an audience to dismiss your book for a “boring piece of work” just by looking at the genre of your book; all because of the limitations brought about by simple rules applied in your specific genre. The good thing is it’s not only authors in the fiction genre who have the privilege of making their work engrossing and enticing to their audience; authors in the nonfiction genre can also do this. This can be done by first understanding the various types of expository writing and their particular audiences and adding a bit of creativity to your writing.

Types of expository writing and how to make them interesting

Descriptive/ definition writing

In this type of writing, the author defines a topic or subject by exploring their characteristics, traits, circumstances, actions, motivations, and more. The author can make descriptive writing more interesting by sticking to sensible, logical, necessary, and important facts. Including details that are not necessary to the subject will make your content “a piece of boring work”. However, the author should ensure that he or she maintains the preciseness, accuracy, and originality of the topic or subject of concern.

Comparative/ contrast writing

This type of writing involves giving the similarities and differences of a particular subject or topic. The author can make comparative and contrast writing interesting by avoiding vague details. The author should do enough research on the topic or subject of concern to ensure that he understands it well, therefore providing useful and educative details about it.

Process/ sequential writing

This type of writing entails the author giving step-by-step details on how to finish a type of work or task. This often demands a considerable amount of explanation. The author can make sequential writing interesting by ensuring preciseness and good order in his or her work. For instance, if the content is about a recipe, the author has to ensure the content is written logically and orderly. It should be orderly to appeal to the audience. For preciseness, the instructions or explanations should not be too wordy, rather short, to the point, and comprehensible.

Problem and solution writing

This type of writing includes presenting a problem and offering a solution to the same. Just like for comparative and contrast writing, good background knowledge on the topic of concern will make the author's work interesting.

Sources

https://www.myperfectwords.com/blog/expository...
https://www.learngrammar.net/a/types-of-expository-writing
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/expository-writing