Recommended reading for memoir writers
You’ll be staring at a finished first draft in no time with these expert memoirists as your teachers. Read More “Recommended reading for memoir writers”
Nonfiction
Narrative writing as sausage-making
You can incorporate real-life fact into your fiction – as long as the reader never sees your hand in the game. Read More “Narrative writing as sausage-making”
The secret to sharpening your fuzzy prose
Finding a rock on the beach reminds one editor of the importance of specificity and how it raises the emotional stakes. Read More “The secret to sharpening your fuzzy prose”
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”
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”
Featured Posts
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”
The best writing conferences in America
Our readers pick the top event in each state. Read More “The best writing conferences in America”
The psychology of world building
Use these tips and exercises to make any story come to life on the page. Read More “The psychology of world building”