Nonfiction writing

Author and writing coach Fiona Fenwick reflects on writing with warmth and authenticity, aiming to build real connections with readers. Her work encourages embracing one's true self in a world overwhelmed by self-help noise. She enjoys stories of personal journeys and values originality in creative expression, even in the age of AI—highlighting its potential and pitfalls for writers navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Fiona wrote the nonfiction Stand Out and Step Up in 2

Canadian author and professor James Cairns shares his personal struggles, his love of essays, and the evolution of his writing.

Turning your nonfiction book into a podcast will broaden your audience. Alternatively, you could make your podcast show into a book!

Melissa Cistaro’s memoir Without My Mother took 12 years to write, driven by a need to understand her own mother. Its writing only became possible when she became a mother herself. She sees writing as a path to forgiveness and connection, and advises writers to honour their obsessions and be flexible with publishers, while avoiding reviews. For Melissa, the greatest reward is connecting with readers over shared experiences of loss and forgiveness.

Fiona Fenwick self-published her book, Stand Out and Step Up: A Reputation Took Kit for Life. She discussed the benefits of self-publishing