The power is in the details.
To connect with readers, true stories need clarity. Consistency. Coherence. Inner logic.
And to convey voice, perspective, and research, real-life narratives must maintain flow. Clean sentences. Precise words. No distractions.
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Nonfiction narratives include many forms of writing:
> Essays and essay collections—personal, immersion, profile, fact-heavy, short, or long;
> Blog posts and columns;
> Memoirs;
> Travel, food, and culture writing;
> Feature articles and literary journalism;
> Research pieces and narrative investigation;
> Reviews;
> Online content, including organizational case studies;
> Social media posts; and
> Podcast scripts, community storytelling, and transcripts of spoken stories.
In narrative nonfiction, real people meet true-life challenges in a sequence of events. These are stories that help readers learn about themselves and about the world—and that have the power to transform.
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Before sharing your true story with others, you need the confidence that comes from knowing you've polished your writing to the best version of itself.
When you're ready to dig into the nitty-gritty of honing your nonfiction narrative, look to the training, knowledge, and experience of a wordsmith committed to the craft of telling true stories. I'm an empathetic and flexible professional who
> knows narrative structure and its effective use in nonfiction;
> keeps up with continuous changes in word usage, style guides, and grammar;
> suggests, explains, and supports with respect for your voice, goals, and vision; and
> understands how to apply the nuances of tone and register to true stories that teach and inform.
I'm also detail obsessed. Thorough. Responsible. Deadline driven. And easy to work with.
I've completed multiple training courses and am an experienced writer, researcher, fact-checker, copyeditor, and proofreader for a wide variety of narrative nonfiction.
A former adult-learning specialist, I believe writers and readers travel together on the storytelling journey. We all have much to learn from real-life stories.
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For more about the person behind the words, please read My Story and my LinkedIn profile.
To see how I can help in telling your true stories, head to Working Together. Then contact me at Writer@WordsforStories.com.
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Ranee was quick, courteous, and professional to work with. She provided excellent editing for my materials, and her expert advice not only improved my written product but also provided me with the phrasing and approach I needed to quickly achieve my desired outcomes. I recommend her services highly! ~ Katie Strabala, Teacher, Denver Public Schools, Colorado
Ranee, thank you for the excellent work. I found your instructions and edits to be very clear. I'm struggling to convey how impressed I am with your professionalism. This exercise has exceeded my high expectations. Thank you! ~ Michael Rose, Novelist
I have truly enjoyed working with you and greatly appreciate your feedback. I always liked writing but didn't think copyediting would be this interesting. Thank you for that experience. ~ S. J. Philips, Novelist