Tell It Slant: Creating, Refining, and Publishing Creative Nonfiction

Why I recommend it

Miller and Paola offer ways to explore creative nonfiction through exercises, examples, and different forms. It’s a practical invitation to experiment with how a true story can be told, from the first idea through revision.

What stayed with me

The form of a piece can help us discover what we mean. Trying a different structure may reveal a connection that a straightforward account of events leaves hidden.

Who it’s useful for

Essayists, memoirists, writing groups, and anyone looking for exercises to stretch their nonfiction practice.

A tension or limitation

There’s a lot to work with here. Choosing a few exercises and giving them time may be more useful than trying to take on every approach at once.