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A writer’s little helper: The space break

March 2, 2021

I was working with a writer the other day, giving her some feedback on a long essay. She had used …

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Storytelling in creative nonfiction: At odds?

March 24, 2018

Photo from Creative Commons via Flickr Sometimes you can teach something over and over and finally it sinks in for …

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3-Act structure for nonfiction (Part II)

December 28, 2017

A good narrative twists and turns, and something changes from beginning to end. Photo Credit: daveynin Flickr via Compfight cc …

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3-Act structure for nonfiction (Part I)

December 26, 2017

How the 3-act structure looks for fiction (taken from https://www.nownovel.com/blog/three-act-formula-novels/). The 3-act structure is a common form for storytelling. Movies and …

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Don’t even think of publishing unless you’ve done these 4 things

September 18, 2016

Photo Credit: Pascal Schwab via Compfight cc Whenever I give writing workshops or teach a writing class, I always end …

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The one writing tip that is getting me through the days

August 3, 2015

I like to write at home, as long as it’s fairly quiet. I actually do my most focused writing outside …

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4 tips for writing sadness

July 30, 2015

Recently my friend and I were talking about how heavy it can be to write sad stories. She’s writing a …

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How to add detail to your nonfiction

December 27, 2014

Add metaphorical detail to your nonfiction by exploring the possibilities of street names.

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