by Sarah Chauncey | May 3, 2021 | Writing
When we recount a story verbally, we usually say something like: “I went camping with Bob in Acadia, and we hiked for three days. Then, out of nowhere, a monsoon came in and we had to be helicoptered out.” That’s fine if you’re catching up with a friend over coffee....
by Sarah Chauncey | Oct 20, 2020 | Writing
I’m thrilled to announce that P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna, the first illustrated gift book for adults grieving the loss of a companion animal, will be published by Sounds True on October 27. This book has been nearly four years in the making, and I’m so...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jun 1, 2020 | Writing
One of the biggest challenges writers face is navigating the confusion around editing terms. Another is understanding what editors do and, more importantly, what we can’t do for you. My fellow freelance editor Chantel Hamilton recently wrote the single most...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jun 1, 2017 | Writing
Storytelling is a bit of a misnomer. It’s not about recounting events. We tell people about things that have happened, but to be truly engaging on the page, we need to bring the reader into the experience. Most new writers tell a story as though they’re talking to...
by Sarah Chauncey | May 25, 2017 | Writing
Write like you speak is one of the most foundational component of engaging nonfiction writing. For many emerging writers, though, this is a challenge. When readers talk about a writer’s “voice,” they’re talking about a host of things: syntax, word choice, metaphors,...
by Sarah Chauncey | May 18, 2017 | Writing
This post is primarily for authors of practical nonfiction. However, vulnerability and bringing oneself on the page is an essential tool for connecting with readers regardless of your nonfiction genre. In some types of writing it’s optional (if you’re writing an...
