The Healing Power of the Artful Essay: Transforming Experience into Art
When we create images and scenes and shape our stories—transforming experience into art—we can also transform ourselves.
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Capturing Life in a Flash: The Art of One-Moment Memoirs
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Write flash essays that convey the depth and breadth of your life stories.
They Walk! They Talk! : Secrets to Writing Engaging Characters & Vivid Dialogue
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Characterization in memoir is always a challenge: How can we make the people we know feel as real and alive for readers as they do to us?
Querying Your Memoir: Finding the Agent or Publisher Who’s Right For You
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A better proposal means a better book & better sales. Learn to identify and persuasively present the most marketable qualities of your project to secure a nonfiction book deal.
10 Steps to Writing a Business-Tight Nonfiction Book Proposal
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Querying isn’t a lottery, it’s a process. Get out of the slush pile and onto the shelf.
The Ancient Art of Imitation: Learning Craft from Other Writers
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The tried-and-true art of observing and imitating others' techniques will give you new ideas and directions.
Writing Through the Lens: Think Like a Photographer to Craft Compelling Scenes
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Struggling with writing scenes or recreating lost memories? Thinking like a photographer can help.
Navigating Literary Magazines: Great Markets for YOUR Work
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Feeling overwhelmed by the landscape of literary magazines? Join us in this fun and lively session for answers to your lit mag questions.
Walking the Fault Lines: Embracing Imperfect Memory in Creative Nonfiction
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Can't remember? No problem! Learn how to embrace faulty memory and find new insights for your creative nonfiction.
Writing the Taboo in Memoir: Bring Your Most Vulnerable Stories to Life
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At their best, personal narratives about "taboo" topics speak to our darkest truths and teach us what it means to be vulnerable.
Enchant, Engage: Make the Fantastic Believable in Prose
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Whether you write nonfiction or fiction, discover the art of crafting believable magical elements and stakes in your prose.
Fierce on the Page: Using Poetic Craft for Unforgettable Prose
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Word choices transform your prose from “good” to unforgettable. Learn how poetic craft principles can awaken the senses, elevate emotion, and evoke imagery that connects viscerally with your readers.