Telling the Truth: How to Write Narrative Nonfiction & Memoir

by Craig von Buseck

It's the universal plea of children and adults-from ancient times to the present day. We want to be entertained and transported to other places and other worlds.
Dr. Craig von Buseck explores emerging research to help the aspiring writer understand the power of story - and then harness this knowledge in the writing of dynamic narrative nonfiction and memoir. Building on the theories of storytelling, von Buseck provides practical instruction on the art and craft of telling true stories as narratives. Known as narrative nonfiction, or the new journalism, this popular and burgeoning genre has dominated best seller lists for the last half century.

This book also examines the exciting genre of personal memoir - exposing both the challenges and opportunities of true life story.
This book will teach you how to find the stories that need to be told and craft them in a way that will impact readers now and for generations to come.

260 pages, Paperback

Published March 28, 2023

About the author

From college campuses and churches to boardrooms, and from radio to television and webcasts, Dr. Craig von Buseck has been in the public eye for more than 35 years. As a sought-after keynote and conference speaker, Craig has spoken across the US and overseas. Craig is an award-winning, multi-published author and serves as the Managing Editor for Inspiration Ministries website in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Craig is also a contributing writer for CBN online, The Write Conversation, MTL Magazine, and Charisma Magazine. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and an MA in Journalism from Regent University. He has two new books this year: 'Victor! The Final Battle of Ulysses S. Grant,' which is a biography of the last two years in Grant’s life; and a companion book, 'Forward! The Leadership Principles of Ulysses S. Grant.'

Craig’s recent books include 'I Am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth of Israel,' published by Iron Stream Media /LPC books. This biography won the prestigious Selah award in 2020 and was a finalist for The Truman Award from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Craig’s other books include 'Seven Keys to Hearing God’s Voice,' 'Nobody Knows: The Harry T. Burleigh Story,' and 'Praying the News,' co-written by 700 Club co-host Wendy Griffith.

Craig has extensive speaking experience and travels often to conferences, professional events, churches, and writer training meetings.