Sarah Chauncey

Sarah Chauncey is a creative nonfiction writer, editor and writing coach. She helps narrative nonfiction authors elevate their writing through techniques from literary nonfiction, journalism, theatre, long and short fiction, screenwriting for film and television, and digital media. Read her blog for more writing tips, or follow her on Facebook.
5 Mistakes When Writing Flashbacks in Memoir (and Fiction)
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When used properly, flashbacks can be illuminating. When used haphazardly, they detract from the narrative and leave the reader confused ...
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Manuscript Evaluations: What They Are and What to Expect
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When you’ve taken your work as far as you can, a manuscript evaluation can address problems before you begin querying ...
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The Tricky Issue of POV in Memoir
POV in memoir
While it’s possible to write memoir from your own authorial POV (because you know more today than you did then), ...
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