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”
Nonfiction
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”
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”
Featured Posts
So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.
Is blogging still a writer’s best friend? Or is it a waste of time in an overcrowded blogosphere? Read More “So you want to start a blog in 2020? Read this first.”
How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction
Here’s why editors frown upon overly creative dialogue tags – and why you should, too. Read More “How to effectively use dialogue tags in fiction”
Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know
Taking a trip behind enemy lines reveals an ally in a crazy professional world. Read More “Freelance Success: What editors want freelance writers to know”