Creative Nonfiction

The essays in this collection are the work of a group of friends known as the Northwoods Essayists: The Write People. The name comes from a very special place where we first met each other, the Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church in The Woodlands, Texas. The group began in 2020, and its membership has evolved over time. Our current members include Hallie Moore, Mira Dessy, Dorothy Kennedy, John Hammond, and Ann McAlpin. Our friend and fellow writer Sharon Ossowski passed away while this book was in progress. We know you’ll be delighted by her wonderful essays in this collection. Our ...

Hart covers what writers in this genre need to know, from understanding story theory and structure, to mastering point of view and such basic elements as scene, action, and character, to drafting, revising, and editing work for publication. Revealing the stories behind the stories, Hart brings listeners into the process of developing nonfiction narratives by sharing tips, anecdotes, and recommendations he forged during his decades-long career in journalism.

In the 1970s, Lee Gutkind, a leather-clad hippie motorcyclist and former public relations writer, fought his way into the academy. His goal: to make creative nonfiction an accepted academic discipline, one as vital as poetry, drama, and fiction. In this book Gutkind tells the true story of how creative nonfiction became a leading genre for both audiences and writers.

All life you were playing the role of a legal fictitious entity a.k.a. STRAWMAN that was created out of your remains when you were born. Your umbilical cord, placenta is/was part of you. They were deposited and a birth certificate was created on that dead part of you. All life you were living an illusion carrying legal documents that were not for you but for the part that died the moment you were born as per the Gregorian Copyrighted Calendar. But that's not when you were born. Read and find out the true origin of your suffering (STRAWMAN) and the origin of who you truly are and how to get ...

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world.

Would you like to write a non-fiction book that readers love? There's an art and science to writing a non-fiction book that excites your readers and which earns you money. My name is Bryan Collins, I'm an author from Ireland, and I've published a number of popular non-fiction books. In this detailed, yet practical writing book, I explain all you need to know about writing your non-fiction book, step-by-step.

Use the power of your imagination to help create what you want in life! This best selling guide will teach you simple and practical techniques for changing negative habit patterns, improving your self-esteem, reaching career goals, developing your creativity, and much more. Techniques include deep relaxation, asking for guidance, and visualizing goals. Create an inner sanctuary and open up the natural centers of your body - and use your mental imagery to achieve positive changes in your life.

★Great Dialogue Can Mean the Difference Between a Bestseller and a Bomb!★ Sharpen your storytelling by learning How to Craft Killer Dialogue. Ever wonder what techniques Elmore Leonard and Quentin Tarantino use to master the dialogue for their slick and highly quotable crime stories? Want to create the heart-warming introspection often found in the minds of characters like the ones in books by Judy Blume? Or maybe, you prefer to plumb the depths of layered subtext as powerfully displayed in the works of artists like Toni Morrison? With this comprehensive guide, you will find all those ...

Over the past few years, Brianna Wiest has gained renown for her deeply moving, philosophical writing. This new compilation of her published work features pieces on why you should pursue purpose over passion, embrace negative thinking, see the wisdom in daily routine, and become aware of the cognitive biases that are creating the way you see your life. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. Regardless, each will leave you thinking: This idea changed my life.

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Does the idea of creative writing excite you, but you don’t know where to begin?Whether you dream of writing a story, a collection of poetry, or a legacy piece to pass down to future generations, this guide is essential for your loved one. Unlock their creative potential with this inspiring and accessible guide from the initial spark of an idea to the final polished manuscript. The Page Turners Presents: A Guide to Writing is tailored specifically for men and women in prison who have limited resources. In this guide, they will discover fundamental principles for understanding the parts of...

What do a ladder and a cat have in common? Or grief and a slice of apple pie? Welcome to Weaving Metaphors, a soulful and surprising journey into the art of seeing meaning in the everyday. With warmth, wit, and a touch of midnight musing, author Linda A. Lavid invites you to explore unlikely pairings—two random nouns at a time—and discover how they connect, clash, or conspire to tell us something deeper about life. Part journal, part creative practice, and part spiritual whisper, this book is for thinkers, feelers, wanderers, and anyone who believes the world is more than it seems. Each...

Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this audio handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story, to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out right, Pep Talks for Writers provides motivation, encouragement, and helpful exercises for writers of all stripes.

Open the Door to Lavish Love Have you struggled to love yourself? Do you wonder what people think about you? Does fear keep you from moving forward in relationships? Author Lindsay Morgan Snyder explains how your Inner Critic may be holding you back and how you too can walk in love, joy, and freedom. A recovering self-saboteur, Lindsay endured the enemy's debilitating taunts for decades. Through personal stories and spiritual revelations, Lindsay shares how she evicted her Inner Critic and accessed renewing conversation with the Holy Spirit. She invites you to join a conversation with your ...

This E-book is part of the World Voice Project Book Series which invites you to become part of one of the largest emerging Community Learning Networks (CLN) seeking to encourage a participatory culture worldwide. This project selects works that bring about conversation, raise awareness, contrast thoughts and opinions, entertain, inform, and give voice to those who have struggled to be heard. We do this in order to express who “WE” are on a global scale. These works become part of the historical record while inviting the reader to step into another’s shoes and be part of their life by ...

What are we giving our children? Toys, proper manners, entertainment, sports, schooling, safety, and even the knowledge of a higher power… but all this love still has left many of our children incomplete at the threshold of creativity… In this book, you will discover a Map that teaches you how to guide your children to be aware of their untapped possibilities through “Seeing”. This book reveals for the very first time, the ancient Toltec system of “not-doing” with your children. It frees the limited scope of contemporary activities and turns a simple walk into a wonderland of ...

In Creative Quest, Questlove synthesizes all the creative philosophies, lessons, and stories he's heard from the many creators and collaborators in his life, and reflects on his own experience, to advise listeners and fans on how to consider creativity and where to find it. He addresses many topics - what it means to be creative, how to find a mentor and serve as an apprentice, the wisdom of maintaining a creative network, coping with critics and the foibles of success, and the specific pitfalls of contemporary culture.

HOW long have you been planning to write your book? Wouldn’t it be fantastic, if you could create a book outline that makes the book feel as if it’s practically writing itself? By combining a basic book outline with Frankie Johnnie’s revolutionary thick-paragraphs book outline process, you’ll discover that outlining isn’t so bad after all. Using this method, there is no more staring at the blank page or being puzzled about what you should write next. You will be able to finish your book fast. IN THIS BOOK, YOU'LL DISCOVER: - The Step by Step system to outline your Nonfiction Book ...

In an age of convenience and information overload, it’s easy to go through the motions, pressured, distracted, and seeking instant gratification rather than harnessing our potential for meaningful and impactful lives. When we’re accustomed to a low energy brain state and lulled by the comfort zone it creates, it’s difficult to rouse ourselves to act with intention and create the lives we truly want to lead.

“Far From Mars” contains nine creative nonfiction articles about individuals who live and work in Champaign-Urbana, two adjoining towns in east central Illinois. The pieces range from dog walkers who adore their Greyhounds to a cassette collector who hosts a local radio show and plays on-air music via the tapes he buys. Readers will also meet an established chef who is now part owner of a new restaurant, a recovered alcoholic turned antique collector, and a musician who performs solo despite a lingering cold that will alter his performance. The book concludes with an award-winning ...