Based on the amateur memoirs I’ve read, I think the most common mistake—the mistake most likely to damage the readability of your book—is becoming a slave to chronology.
by Steve Zousmer
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November 21, 2009
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Nonfiction Articles
It’s often said that there are a million ways to tell a story—and thus a million ways to start one. So how do you generate a good starting idea? First, you need to be aware of your choices.
by Steve Zousmer Date: November 03, 2009
California’s lead bullet ban protects condors and other wildlife, but its biggest beneficiaries may be humans.
by John Moir (78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition Winner) Date: October 16, 2009
Try these writing exercises to improve the quality of your nonfiction characters.
by Bill Roorbach with Kristen Keckler Date: August 06, 2009
Many of the same techniques for writing characters in fiction apply to nonfiction: Through detail, through gesture, through talk, through close understanding of whole lives before and after the scope of your story, you make your people vivid in your reader’s head.
by Bill Roorbach with Kristen Keckler Date: August 06, 2009
Memoir author Matt Rothschild says there are issues you need to consider before telling your story.
By Matt Rothschild Date: August 05, 2009
Here are 10 simple steps that will take your visibility from zero to standout in a short time, while also giving you ample opportunities to flex your expertise, carve out your niche topic and connect with your audience.
by Christina Katz Date: July 29, 2009
You’ve gained admission to the publishing world. But now you have to stand out to an entirely new group: your audience.
by M.J. Rose Date: July 08, 2009
Wanderlust, business savvy and a “magical, all-alone private Stonehenge”: How Rick Steves became the world’s most trusted travel writer.
by Zachary Petit Date: June 15, 2009
A solid cover letter ensures your first impression isn’t your last. by Susan Shapiro Date: April 30, 2009
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