Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers
A creative nonfiction instructor opens up her truthteller’s toolbox and shares the aids she relies on most. Read More “Ten essential resources for nonfiction writers”
Nonfiction
Are email interviews ruining storytelling?
Here is the case for journalists to speak with their subjects, and end the practice of email interviews. Read More “Are email interviews ruining storytelling?”
Ask The Writer: What’s the difference between historical fiction and creative nonfiction?
Are historical fiction and creative nonfiction interchangeable or are there definite differences between the two? Read More “Ask The Writer: What’s the difference between historical fiction and creative nonfiction?”
Preparing to write: Research and the art of narrative nonfiction
The role of research in narrative nonfiction. Read More “Preparing to write: Research and the art of narrative nonfiction”
6 ways research can turn into plagiarism (and one surefire way to avoid it)
Becoming a word thief is easier than you think. Read More “6 ways research can turn into plagiarism (and one surefire way to avoid it)”
Tips for rookie sports writers
Get in the game. Read More “Tips for rookie sports writers”
Making much of the moment: A guide to the micro-memoir
How to craft excellent flash nonfiction. Read More “Making much of the moment: A guide to the micro-memoir”
Ten tips for tiny truths
Expert tips on writing micro-memoir. Read More “Ten tips for tiny truths”
How to become a science writer
Do you have what it takes? Read More “How to become a science writer”
Through the looking glass: fact-checking in the digital age
Truth is NOT relative – and you can find it. Read More “Through the looking glass: fact-checking in the digital age”
Featured Posts
Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases
Before your novel is ready for publication, it should endure each of these draft phases first. Read More “Drafting those many drafts: The 10 revision phases”
Ranking rejection
All writers will receive rejection letters, but all “no’s” are not equal. Read More “Ranking rejection”
Book reviewing for beginners
Four reasons why you should do it – and six tips on how to do it well. Read More “Book reviewing for beginners”