Introduction to Narrative Nonfiction
Learn the art of turning nonfiction writing into cinematic, page-turning narratives using the techniques of fiction writers. This intimate and in-depth six-week course by award-winning author and journalist Greg Campbell covers everything from story structure and dialogue to world-building and character development — all within the bounds of journalistic best-practices. Bring your real people, true stories, and factual events to life by perfecting the craft of narrative nonfiction.
Meet the instructor
Greg Campbell is the author of four award-winning nonfiction books known for thier narrative style and immersive reporting that puts the reader into the story. His books have been adapted into major motion pictures and documentaries.
Browse this site for examples of his books, magazines, and newpaper journalism.
Some highlights: Author of Blood Diamonds, Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History, The Road to Kosovo, and Pot Inc. Contributor to Alta Journal, The Economist, The Atlantic, Foreign Policy, Salon, The Daily Beast, The Guardian, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and many others.
What you’ll get
Personalized 1:1
Each participant will have an individual 45-minute session with Greg to discuss their work, talk through challenges, or seek advice (or all of the above). Participants will also have a final 15-minute session after the final meeting to wrap up loose ends.
Insider info
Actionable tips, tricks, and techniques that you can put to use in your own work immediately. Never utter the phrase “inverted pyramid” ever again.
Workshop your work
Hands-on writing exercises and in-depth critique of your own specific work, whether a personal essay or book chapter you’re still trying to crack. Come with your head in your hands, leave with it held high.
Tools of the Trade
Each session will feature in-depth discussion and dissection of the tools of fiction and how they can be applid to nonfiction. These include (but aren’t limited to): Point of view/voice, dialogue, character development, structure and pacing, research fundamentals, and experiential reporting.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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