Tag Archives: narrative non-fiction

Erroneous Facts Corrode Trust

Posted on 04/30/2019 by paulefallon

A simple example often illustrates a greater truth. I waited over a month to receive The Library Book from my local library. I’ve enjoyed author Susan Orlean in The New Yorker, and the buzz swirling about her latest book made … Continue reading →

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Objecting to the Truth as I See It

Posted on 03/31/2015 by paulefallon

The following essay was published in WBUR Cognoscenti on March 31, 2015: Narrative non-fiction is not an objective undertaking; the author determines which facts to include and shapes their interpretation. So how does a writer flesh out the virtues and … Continue reading →

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