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Writing True Stories: 7 Ways to Capture a Sense of Place in Your Narrative Nonfiction Writing

An essential element of narrative nonfiction is creating a sense of place.

Writing True Stories: Framing Your Narrative Nonfiction Story

Framing your story refers to the way you order the narrative so that the elements of your book are presented in the most interesting way...

Writing True Stories: When to Use Scenes in Your Narrative Nonfiction Writing

Scenes are the cinema of narrative nonfiction. Scenes lift a story off the page and create a sense of movement...

Writing True Stories: Using Viewpoint in Your Narrative Nonfiction Writing

Narrative nonfiction writing requires authors to select a viewpoint that most effectively conveys the story...

Q/A: Writing True Stories - "Based On" vs "Inspired By"

Some film's title cards state "Based on a True Story" while others read "Inspired by a True Story". What's the difference?

Writing True Stories: Understanding Your Narrative Niche (6 Nonfiction Genres Defined)

Narrative nonfiction (also referred to as "creative nonfiction" or "narrative writing") is truthful writing that reads like a novel. It incorporates storytelling techniques such as...

How to Find and Approach Experts for Your Story

Experts can lend authenticity to a novel or narrative nonfiction book, provide insight into the subject, and help you round out your story.

How to Use Online Research Sources to Supplement Your Knowledge When Writing Your Book

Narrative nonfiction writers and some novelists, such as historical fiction authors or crime writers, may need to supplement their knowledge with additional research.

6 Simple Steps to Craft an Effective Research Strategy for Writing Your Book

Research is an essential component of developing a nonfiction manuscript or a novel that requires knowledge about a specific skill, location, event or time period.