Forget Genre, Find the Emotional Core of Your Story First
One subject of writing craft that’s always fascinated me is the intersection of fiction and creative nonfiction. I’ve studied and read both over the years, learning that there’s a very thin line separating them. In most cases, a book’s label boils down to what the writer wants to call it. Or what they’re comfortable saying it truly is. This was one of the struggles I had with my first novel. With a professional background in journalism, I intended to write … Read More »