What Is Narrative Nonfiction?
What Is Narrative Nonfiction? Definition, Examples & Literary Techniques Narrative nonfiction tells a true story using literary craft. Story is central to the form. The writer decides where the … Read more
Craft of Writing
5 memoir writing prompts to Mine Recocurring Memories
5 Memoir Writing Prompts for Recurring Memories Mine Those Images and thougts: they are sources of unresoved and unrealized potential (A GOLD MINE) Why certain memories return, how writing … Read more
How to Write Dinner Table Scenes
How to Write Dinner Table Scenes That Reveal Power and Conflict Want to concentrate tension, characterization, interpersonal conflict, drop some bombshells, or start a mystery? Set the table. The … Read more
Authentic Voice Journaling
Authentic Voice Journaling Most of us don’t lose our voice in one dramatic moment. Silencing happens slowly — a polite nod here, a swallowed question there, the small decisions … Read more
Book Titles and Their Secret Power
The Secret Power of Book Titles Why Some Say “Buy Me” and Others Say “Nope, Not the One.” Two Books, Two Title Dilemmas When I finished my first book, … Read more
Podcast One Sheet
Your Podcast One-Sheet Isn’t Just a Pitch—It’s a Compass What I learned about purpose, clarity, and voice while creating one—and how you can, too. Writers don’t start out dreaming … Read more
How to Write an Authentic Memoir
How to Write an Authentic Memoir: Three Powerful Strategies That Keep Readers Hooked Transform your life story from predictable to powerful by mastering the essential elements of authentic memoir … Read more
Thoughtful Gifts for Word and Language Lovers
Gifts for Writers and Readers Thoughtful Gifts for Word and Language Lovers Finding the perfect gift can be a delightful challenge if you know someone with a passion for … Read more
Keep Writing
Keep Writing: Conquer these Five Momentum Stoppers Writing can be profoundly fulfilling, yet many writers find themselves stuck, unable to translate their ideas into words. You can break free … Read more
From Anecdote to Personal Essay
Writing Beyond the Anecdote: Crafting a Resonant Personal Essay Transform an anecdote into a personal essay. For many writers, the personal essay begins with a vivid slice of life … Read more