creative nonfiction
My Top Nonfiction Books for Fiction Readers
I’ll confess that I used to think all nonfiction was boring. I think it’s a common enough sentiment. People enjoy the drama and sparkle that comes with reading fiction — sweeping romances, mind-boggling mysteries, epic fantasies and stunning space operas all feel so far removed from “real life” that we can’t imagine a nonfiction book… Continue reading
How to Write From an Interview
Interviews are useful in a variety of types of writing, especially journalism and creative nonfiction. Whether you want your brother’s take on an important piece of family lore for your memoir or you need to pick the brain of an industry leader for a profile, knowing how to write from an interview is a vital… Continue reading
Writing About Your Personal Life – How to Decide What to Share
The memoir genre has taken off in the past several decades. And between personal essays in online magazines, lifestyle blogs, and even social media, we’re revealing more of ourselves to each other than ever before. Writing about your personal life has become the norm. Regardless of the medium, knowing what to include and what to… Continue reading
What Is Creative Nonfiction?
When I first decided I wanted to be a writer back in high school, I imagined myself publishing long fantasy series like the ones I enjoyed reading. To my inexperienced and untrained mind, nonfiction was dry, boring, and belonged in classrooms. However, once I actually started studying and writing creative nonfiction, I found that was… Continue reading