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The Writing Room: Writing Tips — Free for Nothing!

December 19, 2011 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

I just discovered a site called Nieman Storyboard: Breaking down story in every medium. A project of the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard.

Looks like there might be lots of good stuff for writers on this site — including creative nonfiction writers.

A very helpful new post takes a close look at writer Jeanne Marie Laskas’ work — why it reads so well. Check it out for some great tips for making your nonfiction writing more lucid and reader-friendly.

See you there.

 

 

Filed Under: On Writing & Reading, The Writing Room

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