Writing for Non-Fiction Genres
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Become a Non-Fiction Specialist
Developing a specialty in your non-fiction career can make you more in demand by editors, and earn you more money in the process more...
A Writer's Journey Through Loss
In this most personal of memoirs, Joan Didion illuminates the universal truths of life and in doing so makes us feel less alone more...
New Year's Resolutions For Writers
Here are ten things any non-fiction writer can do to increase the chances of getting assignments and making article sales more...
A Writing Guide for Every Desk
Here is one of the best guides to writing non-fiction well. It would be a terrific addition to a writer's reference shelf. more...
Creating an outline for an article is an important step to help ensure that you end up with a terrific piece of writing. more...
Sidebars are great for explaining things that might otherwise interrupt an article's flow, and for adding extra tips and information that a reader will appreciate. more...
Writing How-To Articles That Sell
Any hobby or activity that you enjoy and do well can be turned into a saleable how-to article, with research, clear explanations and enthusiasm more...
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How to Write Narrative Nonfiction
By: Norman Kolpas
By using the sort of narrative writing techniques normally associated with fiction writing, you can bring dynamic life to a nonfiction article or nonfiction book. more...
How to Write a Research Article
By: Norman Kolpas
Whether you're writing a research paper as a school assignment or to publish as a magazine or newspaper article, these guidelines will help you do the best job possible. more...
By: Norman Kolpas
Ghostwriting, the art of writing anonymously for another person, takes special skills. Follow these guidelines to become a successful ghostwriter. more...
How to Interview: Tips for Writers
By: Norman Kolpas
Interview stories should look easy. But a great question-and-answer piece or feature profile requires careful thought and planning, as these interviewing guidelines show. more...
By: Norman Kolpas
Writing a how-to article is one of the most challenging assignments many freelance writers face. Follow these simple guidelines to increase your chances for success. more...
By: Norman Kolpas
Whether you want to write movie reviews, book reviews, restaurant reviews, music reviews, or any other sort of creative effort, a few guidelines will help you succeed. more...
Freelance Writing: Nature Articles
By: Candy Carlile
Tips for writing nature or wildlife articles for magazine submission, plus freelance online writer resources. more...
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