Do I Need a Writing Coach?
If you need help navigating a novel or structuring a memoir, or simply need encouragement, consider working with a writing coach.
3 Reasons to Write a Book Proposal for Your Nonfiction Book
Learn the surprising benefits of writing a book proposal — beyond just using it to pitch your work to an agent or publisher.
Should I Use a Pen Name?
Whether or not to use a pseudonym is often a personal decision — although legal and safety issues can also come into play. Learn some of the pros and cons of pen names.
How To Write Something True
No one is above being questioned about the accuracy of their work, and those who write nonfiction may be especially scrutinized.
Get Dressed: A Case for the In-Person Interview
Email and phone interviews are convenient, but you'll learn infinitely more by sitting down with someone in real time.
Writing Creative Nonfiction That Editors Can't Refuse
Though there are always matters of taste and every literary journal is different, I suspect that many editors respond to creative nonfiction queries as I do.