Write Better Nonfiction
This is the place to learn how to write better nonfiction. WD editors & guest contributors cover everything about writing—from grammar to writing tips to fueling your creative fire, we have you covered. Your nonfiction writing career will thank you.
Peak vs. Peek vs. Pique (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use peak vs. peek vs. pique with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Liz Heinecke: On Writing Creative Nonfiction
Nonfiction author Liz Heinecke explores her journey from writing books for children to a more general audience and the journey to write her latest book Radiant.
When Do You Capitalize President? (Grammar Rules)
Learn when the word president should be capitalized or written in lowercase with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Peter Vronsky: When History Is More Bizarre Than Fiction
Historical nonfiction author Peter Vronsky shares what surprises him about writing true crime books and how he negotiates titles with his publisher.
Toward vs. Towards (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use toward vs. towards with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Using Communication Patterns to Connect Globally
Raúl Sánchez, Dan Bullock, and Rod Sánchez share how they wrote How to Communicate Effectively with Anyone, Anywhere, why collaboration took their understanding of communication to new levels, and more.
Myriad vs. Myriad Of (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use myriad vs. myriad of on with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Charles Vidich: The Timeliness of Nonfiction
Author and public health expert Charles Vidich shares how his latest book changed due to reviewer's notes and why he submitted his manuscript during the 2020 pandemic.
Flat on My Back and Writing in My Head: On Writing My Book After a Stroke (and Believing I Was Sherlock Holmes)
Author Timothy Miller explains how his novel came together as he was recovering from a major medical incident—and how dedication to a story can make miracles happen.
Collage vs. College (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use collage vs. college on with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
For the Travel and Nature Writer: Keeping Your Mind Sharp and Words Insightful
Dr. Caitlin O'Connell shares some insight for travel and nature writers, including how travel helps keep your mind sharp and words insightful, whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, sports, politics, or something else entirely.
Todd Stottlemyre: On Mixing and Bending Genres
Author Todd Stottlemyre explains how he combined fiction and nonfiction in his latest book and what it meant as a writer to share his personal experiences.
Precedent vs. President (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use precedent vs. president with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Incite vs. Insight (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use incite vs. insight with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Capital vs. Capitol (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use capital vs. capitol with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Caitlin O'Connell: Finding Connection and Community in Animal Rituals
In this post, Dr. Caitlin O'Connell shares what prompted her to write a book about finding connection and community in animal rituals, what surprised her in the writing process, and much more!
Mark Henick: On Memory, Healing, and Languishing Projects
Author Mark Henick shares how he was able to turn a successful TEDx talk into a memoir, even when the project didn't come as quickly as he expected.
Sedation vs. Sedition (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use sedation vs. sedition with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Real vs. Reel (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use real vs. reel with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Ken Quattro: Researching and Writing About Overlooked Comics History
Comic historian and author Ken Quattro shares what inspired his nonfiction title Invisible Men: The Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books, why journalism training influences his research process, how writers can stretch their writing muscles, and so much more.
Writing Humor in Uncertain Times
How can you find the funny in the world today? Cartoonist and humorist Bob Eckstein has advice for writing humor in uncertain times.
Conscience vs. Conscious (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use conscience vs. conscious on with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.
Lily Dulan: Kindness, Alignment, Regeneration, and Action
Nonfiction author Lily Dulan shares how her personal experience with grief led her to help others and what her biggest back-and-forth with her publisher was.
Dialog vs. Dialogue (Grammar Rules)
Learn when to use dialog vs. dialogue on with Grammar Rules from the Writer's Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.