Episode 26 - How Do I Start Writing Non-fiction?
Episode 26 - How do I start writing non-fiction?
THE WRITERS’ ROOM - How do I start writing non-fiction?
“The challenge of non-fiction is to marry art and truth...” Bill Gates.
In the Writers’ Room this week, Pete and Laura chat about writing non-fiction. They talk about different styles of non-fiction. In the discussion, the subject of using ‘poetic license’ or only telling the truth arises and Laura explains why telling ‘your truth’ is critical in writing non-fiction.
Pete’s non-fiction books are:
Laura’s non-fiction books are -
If you would like to send a question or tell us about your experiences of writing non-fiction, you can write to Pete and Laura at info@derbyshirewritingschool.com.
OUR CURRENT PROJECT UPDATES - What writing projects are we working on & what’s happened this week?
Laura celebrates the publication of her ‘How to Plan Your DIY Wedding’ book (with a cheesy cheer added by Pete) and Pete is working through his memoir utilising the ‘show not tell’ advice from Alex Davis in episode 25.
LESSONS WE’VE LEARNED THIS WEEK - What have we learned about writing & publishing this week?
Laura and Pete reflect on the power of words. Laura tells of how the gift of noticing and commenting brings gratitude and affirmation to others. Pete received a review this week online from a eulogy he had written two years before. Both note the power of the written word to bring encouragement and comfort.
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BOOKS WE ARE READING AND RECOMMEND - What books are we reading this week?
Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse is intriguing Pete. It’s been a difficult book to read, leaving him confused and wanting to work at mining its secrets.
Laura is reading Wintering: The power of rest and retreat in difficult times by Katherine May.
“We are in the habit of imagining our lives to be linear, a long march from birth to death in which we mass our powers, only to surrender them again, all the while slowly losing our youthful beauty. This a brutal untruth. Life meanders like a path through the woods. We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again.” – Katherine May, Wintering.
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT DERBYSHIRE WRITING SCHOOL THIS WEEK? - How are we building the business this week?
The Launch of Prompt Box - We firmly believe creative writing is for everyone. We have designed The Prompt Box for beginners and experts, and we have carefully curated each Prompt Box to boost your imagination and ensure your writing is filled with joy and fun!
PERSONAL UPDATES - What’s going on in our lives?
Pete and Laura celebrate that lockdown restrictions easing mean they can meet for meals in the garden.
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