Creative Nonfiction Writing

Caroline Alexander’s nonfiction bestsellers are as gripping as any novel. The secret: Let the research carry you away. Read more

There is a popular misconception among many nonfiction writers that leading off an article or story with a quote is a cliched technique. David Fryxell, however, disagrees. Read more

Author Greg Daugherty provides insights into interview preparation for nonfiction writers. Read more

Freelance copywriter has winning Web site Read more

Use anecdotes to deliver delicious features. Read more

The Internet can make finding facts for articles fast and easy—but be careful not to get caught in the Web. Here’s how to get instant answers online. Read more

Step 1: Read this article. Step 2: Write effective stories that will teach anyone how to do anything. Read more

A Tuesday With Mitch Read more

A sure-fire way to ruin any writer’s relationship with his or her editor is to turn in an article with factual inaccuracies, especially if those mistakes make it to print. Britta Waller offers writers 5 tips on how to avoid the embarrassment of submitting erroneous material to your publisher. Read more

Get your nonfiction book into the winner’s circle by fine-tuning your passion and your business sense. Read more

The Art Of The Anecdote Read more

What to do when a blank page stares blankly back? Hold on tight while your mind unravels. Read more

Freelance writers need reliable information, but they often lack the resources and organizational skills of a publication’s editorial research department. Jeffery Zbar outlines six tips to turning vast stockpiles of otherwise latent research data into powerful snippets for your stories or leads for future pieces. Read more

Go Back in Time Read more

You may feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, with no compelling nonfiction topics to write about nearby. Marcia Yudkin, author of Writing About the World Around You, dispells that notion, and gives tips for researching the interesting ideas that surround you. Read more

Whether fountain or felt-tip, your words are worth the added flair of a perfect pen. Read more

In our era of exclamation points, sometimes nothing works better than a whisper. Read more

Condense and time the delivery of a character’s history to intensify your reader’s interest in your nonfiction story. Read more

Ian Frazier, author of On the Rez, says the Native American ethos has long appealed to him, and what’s wrong with that? Read more

Enlightened by Natalie Goldberg Read more

Living the dream in Bogota. Read more