What the one-line joke can teach you about effective storytelling.
Finding the Narrative Needle in Your Life’s Haystack
Browsing Category School of Nonfiction
The art and craft of nonfiction writing.
THE MEMOIR SERIES: Start Here
A full list of all the topics covered in School of Fiction’s flagship “Memoir Series.” Find content that’s already published and see what more is coming soon.
“School of Nonfiction,” Wha–?
Fresh ideas. A new community. An ending and a beginning.
Can Writing Be Taught? (Yes.)
Writing is a discipline, with techniques and practices that can be learned. And whatever can be learned, can be taught.
Top 5 Writing Books For Every Memoirist
We all have our favorites. These are mine — from the essential to the light-hearted to the deep and comprehensive.
My Top Ten Rules for Memoir Writing
Some rules for memoirists, some obvious, some less so.
Your Reader is Not Your Therapist: And other thoughts on memoir writing
Some people confuse memoir writing with therapy. Here’s why they’re wrong.