Going Long: How to Make the Journey Worth 5,000+ Words

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Despite our ever-shortening attention spans, longform nonfiction is enjoying a time of popularity. But a successful longform piece is almost always more than just a longer-than-usual essay; it’s an immersive experience that rewards the reader’s investment of time and attention.

Writing longform is a juggling act that almost always requires combining a narrative element with an information component with some kind of bigger question. In this program, we’ll discuss what distinguishes a longform piece from shorter nonfiction; consider the kinds of situations and stories that demand longform treatment; and review techniques for weaving information, reflection, and meaning into a suspenseful and engaging narrative.

In this webinar, you will:

• LEARN specific techniques longform essayists use to establish authority and create tension to keep readers engaged;
• CONSIDER how to match a story’s payoff to the time it demands from a reader
• REVIEW specific passages and transitions from successful stories for inspiration

There will be time for a Q & A at the end of the presentation.

This webinar is ideal for any writer submitting a manuscript to True Story magazine (deadline May 15), but also for any writer working in longform for any publication.

All registrants receive a recording.