Narrative writing is writing that tells a story. Narrative stories that engage the reader have certain elements – engaging beginning, events that are significant to the author, dialogue, emotions, and closing that brings together all the essential narrative elements.
One way to become a better narrative writer is to listen to and read other narrative stories.
"To write well about your life you only have to be true to yourself." p. 8
"---writing about one's life is a powerful human need." p. 6
Both quotes are attributed to William K. Zinsser, Writing About Your Life (2004). |
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The oral history interviews contained herein are provided courtesy of StoryCorps, a nationwide initiative of Sound Portraits Productions to record and collect oral history interviews.
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Mary Moley
Last Updated on August 6, 2006