If you’re considering switching from a novel to a memoir (or vice versa), what should you know before you begin? We asked five writers with published memoirs as well as novels for their expert advice. Read More “How to switch from novels to memoir (and vice versa)”
This is the way I remember it: We’re all gathered in the kitchen on Christmas Eve, too many bodies for one small space, and my … Read More “The way we remember it”
“I find writing nonfiction difficult; it feels like pulling teeth. It’s technically and logistically challenging and emotionally draining, and the whole time you have one hand behind your back. I admire folks who write good nonfiction so much, because I’ve seen firsthand how hard it is to make it work and work well.” Read More “Carmen Maria Machado: How I Write”
As an older adult, you have a wealth of wisdom and memories to share with the world – but sometimes fear can get in the way of putting yourself on the page. These tried-and-true tips will help you get started. Read More “Top tips for older writers who want to write a memoir”
A successful memoir hinges on empathy – for your characters, yes, but also for yourself. Here’s how to convey it in the page. Read More “How to foster more empathy in your memoir”
Are you leaving enough room for your reader? Read More “Sharing the spotlight in creative nonfiction”
Which fact-based form fits you best? Read More “Memoir versus essay collection”
An author shares how different family members reacted to reading her memoir. Read More “What happens when your family reads your memoir for the first time?”
Novelist Shaun David Hutchinson’s compelling (and award-winning) YA novels combine speculative elements with LGBT characters and themes. Now he tackles nonfiction for the first time … Read More “Shaun David Hutchinson”
Sharing hard truths can lead to hard consequences. Is your story worth the risk? Read More “When our writing gets us in trouble”
