Nonfiction Writing: Tell Your Unique Story
A course by Eileen Truax , Journalist and Writer
Learn how to write a compelling nonfiction piece that connects with readers by exploring the whys and hows behind every word
Learn how to write a compelling nonfiction piece that connects with readers by exploring the whys and hows behind every word
Nonfiction writing is a powerful communication tool, capable of transporting the reader to a vivid scene through the combination of storytelling techniques and hard facts. Journalist and writer Eileen Truax believes we all have a unique story inside of us, that only we can tell with authenticity. Eileen is a published author whose work can be found in media outlets such as The New York Times, Vice, The Washington Post, and more.
Unravel your potential as a writer alongside Eileen Truax. Discover her process for writing captivating nonfiction stories using journalistic tools to gather information and literary resources to build a story with a strong narrative.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 16 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (96)
- 2,658 students
- 11 lessons (1h 46m)
- 16 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a compelling nonfiction story of three to five pages that includes a scene with ambiance, character, and action, as well as hard information and details to include in your piece.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in writing nonfiction stories, as well as professional journalists, writers, or artists who want to develop their narrative skills.
Requirements and materials
No previous writing experience is required to take this course. The knowledge you’ll acquire from this course can be applied at any stage of your writing journey.
As for materials, you can use whatever you’re more comfortable writing with, you’ll need a computer to carry out your research.
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A course by Eileen Truax
Eileen Truax is a journalist from Mexico City who has been based in the US for fifteen years. Books and stories had a major impact on her childhood, which soon developed into writing her own stories in the fifth grade. After high school, she was already writing news synthesis, scripts for radio commercials and for public television, articles about culture and business, profiles, and political chronicles. She holds degrees in Social Communication and Communication and Politics.
Today, Eileen writes for media outlets such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, Vice, Newsweek, El Universal, Gatopardo, 5W, and Americas Quarterly, among others. She has received the José Martí Publishing Award from NAHP; the Media Woman of the Year Award from the California Legislature, and the Desalambre Award for Human Rights Journalism. Eileen has also written four books that focus on migration and politics in the US and has contributed to five other journalistic books.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How Do Good Writers Write?
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Dissecting the Piece
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What Turns a Person into a Character?
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You Made Me Feel That I Was There!
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U3
Let’s Write!
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Choosing the Subject
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Gather and Dismiss Your Information
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Breaking the Blank Page
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U4
People Want to Read Your Story!
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Using Both Ends of the Pencil
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Trust Peer Reviews
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Make Some Noise!
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FP
Final project
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Nonfiction Writing: Tell Your Unique Story
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christinaellie2024
I found this course to not only be informative, but also quite detailed in providing excellent examples to assist in our learning and understanding. Lots of learning aha moments. Thank you Eileen.
mariajoseandres83
La profe genial me ha gustado mucho y aprendido mucho también, repetiré
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rosanadeoliveracastroaraujo
Gostei muito do curso.
Bem explicado pela professora.
Me fez capaz de escrever sem medo, sabendo organizar no processo da escrita.
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francisco_javier_parra_loaiza
Excelente curso, te libera de muchas ataduras para escribir.
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ieregems
Clear instructions, patient delivery, simple and detailed presentation of lessons made it easier to grasp without having to replay lessons. Thank you Eileen Traux.