Writing Compelling Nonfiction

Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Gilbert King, Harriet J. Ottenheimer, Martin Edwards, Mick West, Sarah Weinman

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Great nonfiction informs, inspires, and tells a compelling story. In this session, authors discuss researching real-world topics, organizing information into engaging narratives, balancing accuracy with readability, and the techniques they use to bring true stories to life for their readers.

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