Nonfiction scene-building secrets from the pros
Make your creative nonfiction sparkle with advice from 3 creative nonfiction experts. Read More “Nonfiction scene-building secrets from the pros”
Nonfiction
Take a bite out of food writing
Food journalism has never been hotter.
How can new writers find a place at the table? Read More “Take a bite out of food writing”
Feature writing with Barry Newman
If it’s news to you and interesting to a dentist in Akron, Barry Newman says it’s a story. Read More “Feature writing with Barry Newman”
10 best practices for writing religion stories
Writing about faith can daunt some of the most courageous writers. Here are 10 tips from the pros. Read More “10 best practices for writing religion stories”
Using humor in environmental writing
Can writers move beyond grim when it comes to serious issues about the Earth? Read More “Using humor in environmental writing”
Can nonfiction be dramatized?
It’s important to clarify for the reader what kind of information he or she is getting when you repurpose true events. Read More “Can nonfiction be dramatized?”
Food writing between bites
Want to share your love of fine cuisine and flair for description? Follow these tips. Read More “Food writing between bites”
Theme and the power of socks
Struggling with your theme? Write into it. Read More “Theme and the power of socks”
How to interview like a psychiatrist
Expand your interviews by asking the right questions. Read More “How to interview like a psychiatrist”
Lights up
Are you ready to be on the other side of the interview? Read More “Lights up”
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5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes
Working on a book for young readers? Here’s what not to do. Read More “5 terrible, horrible, no good, very bad children’s book mistakes”
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”
Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction
Fully developing the setting of your work can lead to richer characters and deeper plotlines. Read More “Beyond the backdrop: Mastering setting in fiction”