The 10 Stages of an Essay
My essays go through 10 stages on their way toward completion.
Tag Archives: creative nonfiction
Don’t remember? No problem!
If you want to write memoir but don’t remember specific details of events, that’s OK. Here’s one way to address the issue.
What’s love got to do with it?
I’m thrilled to be included in this upcoming nonfiction anthology, available March 1.
Two opportunities to take a memoir class from me!
If you’ve always wanted to write a memoir, or have started one, consider taking one of my classes at The Loft this spring!
One phrase you don’t need to write in memoir
Are you using these two simple words that only serve to create distance between you and the reader?
How to add detail to your nonfiction
Add metaphorical detail to your nonfiction by exploring the possibilities of street names.
7 books for the nonfiction writer on your holiday list
Seven must-read books for any nonfiction writer.
So you want to write nonfiction. Don’t do this!
I’ve had the opportunity to read a lot of nonfiction lately. It’s been a great exercise in what works and …
Why writers need literary heroes
In 2002, I saw Susan Orlean speak at a St. Paul library. I was working as a newspaper journalist at …
Refuting 4 reasons NOT to take my Loft youth class
In a previous post, I explained that the topic for my Loft youth class (July 14-18, 10:45-12:15) is not exactly …
If You Have Five Seconds to Spare 