Jack R. Hart
American journalist, editor, and writing coach; former managing editor at The Oregonian and author of A Writer's Coach and Storycraft, known for guidance on narrative nonfiction.
Books
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1. Storycraft
The Complete Guide to Writing Narrative Nonfiction
A practical guide to crafting compelling narrative nonfiction, this book distills newsroom-honed techniques for selecting ideas, reporting deeply, and shaping material into vivid scenes with character, setting, and tension. It breaks down structure, voice, point of view, and chronology, showing how to build arcs, write strong leads and endings, and sustain momentum. Case studies and annotated examples also tackle revision and ethics, offering a clear, step-by-step toolkit for producing immersive, accurate stories.
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