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Nonfiction Writing: Tell Your Unique Story

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Overview

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Learn how to write a compelling nonfiction piece that connects with readers by exploring the whys and hows behind every word
  • Introduction
  • How Do Good Writers Write?
  • Let’s Write!
  • People Want to Read Your Story!
  • Final project
Nonfiction writing is a powerful communication tool, capable of transporting the reader to a vivid scene through the combination of storytelling techniques and hard facts. Journalist and writer Eileen Truax believes we all have a unique story inside of us, that only we can tell with authenticity. Eileen is a published author whose work can be found in media outlets such as The New York Times, Vice, The Washington Post, and more.

Unravel your potential as a writer alongside Eileen Truax. Discover her process for writing captivating nonfiction stories using journalistic tools to gather information and literary resources to build a story with a strong narrative.

Syllabus

  • About Me
  • Influences
  • Dissecting the Piece
  • What Turns a Person into a Character?
  • You Made Me Feel That I Was There!
  • Choosing the Subject
  • Gather and Dismiss Your Information
  • Breaking the Blank Page
  • Using Both Ends of the Pencil
  • Trust Peer Reviews
  • Make Some Noise!
  • Nonfiction Writing: Tell Your Unique Story

Taught by

Eileen Truax

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