How to Write an Anecdote and Why Stories Bring Your Nonfiction to Life

You have a message to share with the world, but so far, people don’t seem interested.

Are you wasting your time?

You are if your nonfiction fails to engage an agent or publisher.

You may have forgotten the importance of storytelling — yes, even in nonfiction.

Adding stories to your nonfiction:

Hooks your reader from the get-goTransforms dull writingMakes your point quicker and more clearly than mere narrative summary

People are drawn to stories. I know I am.

Which would more engage you, an e...