Nonfiction Writing: Tell Your Unique Story

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.

• 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