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Writing Nonfiction That Reads Like Fiction
Tuesday, March 11
7-8 PM ET
virtual event; open to all mentors, mentees, and members
You don’t have to invent a plot to write a page turner. In this community studio, we’ll explore the ways in which creative storytelling techniques can be applied to nonfiction writing of all kinds, from memoir and personal essay to op-ed and how-to articles. We’ll dive into what makes a story—from structural archetypes to writing that flows—and learn how to harness the power of narrative to make our nonfiction compelling and transformative.
This month, we’ll discuss how structure is an essential part of compelling nonfiction, explore the psychology behind story, introduce the Hero’s Journey, and learn how to use that framework in our writing to captivate and transform our reader.
To attend this event, create a Girls Write Now account and register for this event through the portal.
Meet the Studio Facilitator
Hanna R. Neier
Hanna R. Neier is a fiction writer, freelance editor and lifestyle writer. Her essays, interviews, critiques and lifestyle articles have appeared in The Jerusalem Post, POPSUGAR, Lilith Magazine, Kveller and Motherly, among other publications, and she is the 2025 winner of the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award. On the editing side, she works with small business owners to create brand stories and develop content across multiple platforms. She also provides writers with editorial feedback on their fiction manuscripts. Originally from the suburbs of Boston, Hanna has a bachelor’s in history from McGill University and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School. She practiced law for six years before making the transition to writing when her first daughter was born. Hanna currently lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and two kids. She is represented by Laura Crockett at Triada US Literary Agency.
This event is open to:
all mentees, all mentors and members
