Tag Archives: editing

Relatability: Creating a Persona

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Sarah Menkedick

Persona in narrative nonfiction. Continue reading →

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Perfecting an Ending

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Sarah Menkedick

Crafting an ending that packs a punch. Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial Blog | Tagged editing, long form narrative, narrative nonfiction online, narrative writing, writing conclusions | 1 Comment

Forcing Drama on a Story

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Sarah Menkedick

Let the story do the telling: you don’t have to force the drama. Continue reading →

Posted in Editorial Blog | Tagged editing, editorial process, feature writing, long form narrative, magazine writing | 2 Comments

3 Techniques Creative Nonfiction Borrows From Fiction

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Sarah Menkedick

What separates creative nonfiction from straight-up nonfiction. Continue reading →

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Structure, Details and Shaping A Sprawling Long Form Feature

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Sarah Menkedick

The first question that needs to be addressed with a long form piece is structure. Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Notes, Editorial Blog, Glimpse Correspondents Program | Tagged editing, editorial process, long form narrative, writing feature stories | 2 Comments