Articles related to "Nonfiction"
How to Write Narrative Nonfiction
By using the sort of narrative writing techniques normally associated with fiction writing, you can bring dynamic life to a nonfiction article or nonfiction book.
how to write narrative nonfiction • how to write narrative • how to write • narrative nonfiction • fiction techniques
By using the sort of narrative writing techniques normally associated with fiction writing, you can bring dynamic life to a nonfiction article or nonfiction book.
how to write narrative nonfiction • how to write narrative • how to write • narrative nonfiction • fiction techniques
What is Creative Nonfiction?
Creative nonfiction is a hard-to-define genre. Also known as narrative nonfiction, personal journalism, and memoir, it is increasingly popular and amazingly diverse.
creative nonfiction • narrative nonfiction • personal journalism • literary devices • fiction techniques
Creative nonfiction is a hard-to-define genre. Also known as narrative nonfiction, personal journalism, and memoir, it is increasingly popular and amazingly diverse.
creative nonfiction • narrative nonfiction • personal journalism • literary devices • fiction techniques
Free Business Plan Templates
Every entrepreneur, whether they are running a home based business or a warehouse across town, needs a business plan. Follow these resources for updates and advice.
free business plan templates • business plan templates • home based business • family business • successful business
Every entrepreneur, whether they are running a home based business or a warehouse across town, needs a business plan. Follow these resources for updates and advice.
free business plan templates • business plan templates • home based business • family business • successful business
Creative Nonfiction: In Cold Blood
The chilling story behind Capote's In Cold Blood.
truman capote • in cold blood • harper lee • to kill a mockingbird
The chilling story behind Capote's In Cold Blood.
truman capote • in cold blood • harper lee • to kill a mockingbird
REFERENCE IS THE ESSENCE OF NONFICTION
Finding references online can be time-consuming. Use these starting points to find expert advice and quick facts.
references • writing • expert advice • nonfiction • internet research
Finding references online can be time-consuming. Use these starting points to find expert advice and quick facts.
references • writing • expert advice • nonfiction • internet research
Nonfiction - Real Life Kid Stories
Storybooks and fairy tales are great but books based on reality can be treasured by the whole family. New releases for the coming winter holiday season.
john singer sargent • painting • art • historic novel for children • history for kids
Storybooks and fairy tales are great but books based on reality can be treasured by the whole family. New releases for the coming winter holiday season.
john singer sargent • painting • art • historic novel for children • history for kids
Don't Let Words Fail You
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
review • book review • words fail me • writing • nonfiction
Review of Patricia T. O'Conner's WORDS FAIL ME: What Everyone Who Writes Should Know About Writing. This excellent guide leads you step by step through the writing process, avoiding common pitfalls and traps.
review • book review • words fail me • writing • nonfiction
History For Young Readers
It can be a little dismaying to find history books for the very young. Here are a few suggestions.
history books for young readers • history books • easy readers • nonfiction and young readers
It can be a little dismaying to find history books for the very young. Here are a few suggestions.
history books for young readers • history books • easy readers • nonfiction and young readers
How to Write a How-to Article
Writing a how-to article is one of the most challenging assignments many freelance writers face. Follow these simple guidelines to increase your chances for success.
how to write a how-to article • how-to article • freelance writer • freelance • nonfiction writing
Writing a how-to article is one of the most challenging assignments many freelance writers face. Follow these simple guidelines to increase your chances for success.
how to write a how-to article • how-to article • freelance writer • freelance • nonfiction writing
Lost on the Information Superhighway?
Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
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Introduction to <i> Resources for Writers </i>, discussing author's experiences with the world of online resources.
introduction "resources for writers" writing ficti
Maps and Other Tidbits: Finding Authentic Detail
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
Review of Mapquest, suggesting it as a site for researching locales for fictional settings.
mapquest • review • reference sources • writing • fiction
New Books Due Out in April
New releases for April, plus some other new books worth checking out.
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New releases for April, plus some other new books worth checking out.
murder suspense novel fiction nonfiction crime boo
Non-fiction
non-fiction • nonfiction • children's books • children's writing • children's literature
non-fiction • nonfiction • children's books • children's writing • children's literature
Sell Your Articles to Magazines
Review of HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES THAT SELL by L. Perry Wilbur and Jon Samsel, a good beginners guide to writing for magazines.
magazine writing • freelance writing • nonfiction • articles • writing
Review of HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES THAT SELL by L. Perry Wilbur and Jon Samsel, a good beginners guide to writing for magazines.
magazine writing • freelance writing • nonfiction • articles • writing
The Art of The Interview
interviewing techniques • nonfiction • non fiction • non-fiction • interviews
interviewing techniques • nonfiction • non fiction • non-fiction • interviews
Trying for Tight Topics
Utilizing the all-new TIN method (Topic Index Number), any writer can find the right scope for their topic.
historical • writing • writer • editor • topic
Utilizing the all-new TIN method (Topic Index Number), any writer can find the right scope for their topic.
historical • writing • writer • editor • topic
Two Sites Focus on Unusual Freelance Opportunities
Reviews of two freelance writing sites, by Marcia Yudkin and Herman Holtz.
marcia yudkin • herman holtz • freelance writing • freelancing • copywriting
Reviews of two freelance writing sites, by Marcia Yudkin and Herman Holtz.
marcia yudkin • herman holtz • freelance writing • freelancing • copywriting
Using Your Feminine Wiles to Break into Print
Review of Donna Elizabeth Boetig's book, Feminine Wiles, which discusses writing for women's magazines. This is an excellent book for all skill levels.
women's magazines • writing for women • nonfiction • freelance writing • review
Review of Donna Elizabeth Boetig's book, Feminine Wiles, which discusses writing for women's magazines. This is an excellent book for all skill levels.
women's magazines • writing for women • nonfiction • freelance writing • review
Writing Non-Fiction for Children
Non-fiction for children is a tough market. But it's even tougher if you don't know who your market is.
kids • non-fiction • nonfiction • writing • books
Non-fiction for children is a tough market. But it's even tougher if you don't know who your market is.
kids • non-fiction • nonfiction • writing • books
Write an Effective Book Review
Why a book review is more than writing a summary. Covers how to write a fiction or nonfiction book review with extra tips!
writing a book summary • help with writing • writing book review • book review sites • online book reviews
Why a book review is more than writing a summary. Covers how to write a fiction or nonfiction book review with extra tips!
writing a book summary • help with writing • writing book review • book review sites • online book reviews
Frankfurt E-Book Winners
Frankfurt International E-book award winners. Independent E-publishers create their own awards.
iebaf • awards
Frankfurt International E-book award winners. Independent E-publishers create their own awards.
iebaf • awards
How to Interview: Tips for Writers
Interview stories should look easy. But a great question-and-answer piece or feature profile requires careful thought and planning, as these interviewing guidelines show.
how to interview • interviewing • question-and-answer article • q&a story • q&a
Interview stories should look easy. But a great question-and-answer piece or feature profile requires careful thought and planning, as these interviewing guidelines show.
how to interview • interviewing • question-and-answer article • q&a story • q&a
How to Write a Cookbook: Proposals
A successful cookbook proposal features key information including a clear book concept statement, market and competitive analysis, and representative sample text.
how to write a cookbook • write a cookbook • cookbook • proposal • writing a book proposal
A successful cookbook proposal features key information including a clear book concept statement, market and competitive analysis, and representative sample text.
how to write a cookbook • write a cookbook • cookbook • proposal • writing a book proposal
How to Write Reviews
Whether you want to write movie reviews, book reviews, restaurant reviews, music reviews, or any other sort of creative effort, a few guidelines will help you succeed.
how to write reviews • movie reviews • book reviews • restaurant reviews • music reviews
Whether you want to write movie reviews, book reviews, restaurant reviews, music reviews, or any other sort of creative effort, a few guidelines will help you succeed.
how to write reviews • movie reviews • book reviews • restaurant reviews • music reviews
Large-Print and Audiobooks for MS
Just because a person with multiple sclerosis has visual problems doesn't mean he or she has to give up reading. Two great alternatives are large-print and audiobooks....
multiple sclerosis • ms • visual problems • vision problems • vision
Just because a person with multiple sclerosis has visual problems doesn't mean he or she has to give up reading. Two great alternatives are large-print and audiobooks....
multiple sclerosis • ms • visual problems • vision problems • vision
Memoirs Booming in Book Industry
Due to the popularity of reality TV, memoirs are recent big sellers in the book industry. People are interested to read true stories while experts are pushing fiction.
memoir writing • increased nonfiction sales • memoir popularity • reality tv influence on book industry • new york times top 10 list
Due to the popularity of reality TV, memoirs are recent big sellers in the book industry. People are interested to read true stories while experts are pushing fiction.
memoir writing • increased nonfiction sales • memoir popularity • reality tv influence on book industry • new york times top 10 list
The Art of Memoir
Is memoir art? A look at this highly criticized genre of creative nonfiction--and how the writer of memoir can create work worthy of praise.
memoir • memoir writing • how to write a memoir • memoirs • creative nonfiction
Is memoir art? A look at this highly criticized genre of creative nonfiction--and how the writer of memoir can create work worthy of praise.
memoir • memoir writing • how to write a memoir • memoirs • creative nonfiction
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
An Interview With Susan Young de Biagi
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
Susan Young de Biagi published her first novel, Cibou, in 2008. Here, she talks about how the story caught her attention and how the characters took over the story.
susan young de biagi • cibou • historical fiction • cape breton • mi'kmaq
LA Times Festival of Books
The LA Times Festival of Books brings together authors and readers of all ages to explore the magic of the written page.
los angeles times • festival of books • authors • writers • children
The LA Times Festival of Books brings together authors and readers of all ages to explore the magic of the written page.
los angeles times • festival of books • authors • writers • children
Two E-zines to Improve Your Writing
Review of The Art of Writing and Novel Advice websites, and an update on Anne Lamott
novel advice • art of writing • writing advice • e-zines
Review of The Art of Writing and Novel Advice websites, and an update on Anne Lamott
novel advice • art of writing • writing advice • e-zines
A Nature/Environmental Book List
Offers suggested titles and authors that no serious reader interested in literature focused on the natural world should be without.
environmental literature • nature writing • nature writers • environmental writers • green books
Offers suggested titles and authors that no serious reader interested in literature focused on the natural world should be without.
environmental literature • nature writing • nature writers • environmental writers • green books
American Fiction Events 1 Oct06
What's going on in American Fiction the first week of October 2006? American Fiction Events
online book fair • book fair • book help web • win a free book • win free books for a year
What's going on in American Fiction the first week of October 2006? American Fiction Events
online book fair • book fair • book help web • win a free book • win free books for a year
Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
The Edgar Awards in 2000
These are the nominees in all of the Edgar Award categories.
mystery writers of america • mystery • writers • america • american
These are the nominees in all of the Edgar Award categories.
mystery writers of america • mystery • writers • america • american
Finding the Right Publisher
Writing the book is only half the battle. Finding the right publisher to submit your work can be as challenging as creating your work. It all starts with research.
writing • publishing • tips • writer's digest • romance writer's of america
Writing the book is only half the battle. Finding the right publisher to submit your work can be as challenging as creating your work. It all starts with research.
writing • publishing • tips • writer's digest • romance writer's of america
Give the Holiday Gift of Reading
Reading comprehension skills may have declined, but giving books during the holidays has the dual potential of increasing future reading levels and being an ideal gift.
national endowment of the arts reading report • to read or not to read • nea • american reading levels • giving books
Reading comprehension skills may have declined, but giving books during the holidays has the dual potential of increasing future reading levels and being an ideal gift.
national endowment of the arts reading report • to read or not to read • nea • american reading levels • giving books
Paying Jobs for Writers
The classified ads don't often carry jobs for writers. Specialized services on the Web offer listings of full-time, part-time and freelance positions for writers. Use them to find paying markets for your work.
jobs • freelance writing • websites • web sites
The classified ads don't often carry jobs for writers. Specialized services on the Web offer listings of full-time, part-time and freelance positions for writers. Use them to find paying markets for your work.
jobs • freelance writing • websites • web sites
Start Writing that Children's Book
Review of <i>You Can Write Children's Books</i> by Tracey Dils. Pointers on getting started, finishing and publishing children's books.
review • writing • kids books
Review of <i>You Can Write Children's Books</i> by Tracey Dils. Pointers on getting started, finishing and publishing children's books.
review • writing • kids books
Review of Fast Food Nation DVD
Despite fun additions on the DVD, the film "Fast Food Nation" doesn't live up to the promise of the book.
fast food nation • fast food nation schlosser • fast food nation movie • little miss sunshine • fast fast food facts
Despite fun additions on the DVD, the film "Fast Food Nation" doesn't live up to the promise of the book.
fast food nation • fast food nation schlosser • fast food nation movie • little miss sunshine • fast fast food facts
Broken Wings by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker
Anyone who is interested in criminal profiling knows who John Douglas is. And Mark Olshaker is the author who pulls Douglas’s stories together. But did you know they collaborated on a novel in 1999?
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Anyone who is interested in criminal profiling knows who John Douglas is. And Mark Olshaker is the author who pulls Douglas’s stories together. But did you know they collaborated on a novel in 1999?
anyone who is interested in criminal profiling kno • novel • fiction • crime • profiling
WHAT'S AN E-BOOK?
This article describes e-books: how they are similar to--and different from--traditional, "paper" books, why they are being written and produced, and why they are becoming popular.
e-book • e-books • book • books • e-author
This article describes e-books: how they are similar to--and different from--traditional, "paper" books, why they are being written and produced, and why they are becoming popular.
e-book • e-books • book • books • e-author
Dark Planet
Site review of Dark Planet: A Webzine of Science Fiction, Modern Fantasy, Poetry, and Related Nonfiction edited by Lucy Snyder.
dark planet • web-zine • ezine • review • poetry
Site review of Dark Planet: A Webzine of Science Fiction, Modern Fantasy, Poetry, and Related Nonfiction edited by Lucy Snyder.
dark planet • web-zine • ezine • review • poetry
The Naked Life of David Sedaris
The iconic NPR humorist puts out yet another essay collection, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Despite the screwball title, Sedaris has clearly hit middle age.
david sedaris • barrel fever • naked • engulfed in flames • corduroy and denim
The iconic NPR humorist puts out yet another essay collection, When You Are Engulfed in Flames. Despite the screwball title, Sedaris has clearly hit middle age.
david sedaris • barrel fever • naked • engulfed in flames • corduroy and denim
Who Are the Best Writers of the Century?
Writer's Digest asks: Who Are the Best Writers of the Century?
writer's digest • best writers of the century • novels • writers
Writer's Digest asks: Who Are the Best Writers of the Century?
writer's digest • best writers of the century • novels • writers
Joan Didion: Further Reading
If you read and enjoyed "The Year of Magical Thinking", browse these winners from one of America's foremost writers. A look at Joan Didion's body of work.
joan didion • american literature • year of magical thinking • slouching bethlehem • white album
If you read and enjoyed "The Year of Magical Thinking", browse these winners from one of America's foremost writers. A look at Joan Didion's body of work.
joan didion • american literature • year of magical thinking • slouching bethlehem • white album
A Community of Writers: Fiction Resources on the Web
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
Fiction is such a huge topic, encompassing everything from literary novels to what my mother- in-law (who works in a bookstore) calls "lovey-doveys."
fiction • writing • resources • how to write • where to find help for writers
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