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IFW Instructor Victoria Sherrow shares how to effectively use quotes from historical figures and experts when writing narrative nonfiction novels and articles.
190: Interview with Elena Favilli
March 6, 2020
Most successful writers are researching all the time. We just call it reading. Reading for exploration improves your writing in all kinds of ways—find out now!
Research is a necessity for any writer, but with it comes benefits in other areas of life that may surprise. Consider these benefits the next time you research.
169: Susan Campbell Bartoletti
October 4, 2019
Nonfiction writing includes outlines, research, and many drafts. The revision process gives us the chance to polish the content, presentation, and style.
105: How to Conduct an Interview
June 22, 2018
Nonfiction is a deep market, popular with readers, and well worth considering. Today we chat about what it takes to be successful in nonfiction for kids.
107: An Interview with Deborah Heiligman
July 6, 2018
106: How to Write an Interview
June 29, 2018
No story is complete without a source. Grab these tips for sourcing your articles including finding contacts, discovering the best answers, and what comes next.
103: Nonfiction Articles You Can Write Part 1
June 8, 2018
102: Nonfiction Guest Expert Christine Taylor-Butler
June 1, 2018
100: We Celebrate!
May 18, 2018
Good nonfiction writing samples have things in common with fiction ones, but they also have specific requirements, so let’s check out the difference.
056: 8 Must-Know Facts About Magazine Nonfiction
June 16, 2017
There’s nothing worse than finding out something is factually wrong in your work AFTER it’s in print. Here’s a primer on research resources and how to use them.
If you’re not excited by what you’re writing, you’ll never get the reader excited about it. Here are three ways to avoid being a boring writer.
Young readers may take our books and articles at face value and believe them to be true. That means proper research is important in any writing for children.
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