Jayme's Handout: Persuasive Writing

This handout is meant to serve as a quick and easy reminder of the key points of my presentation. If you wish to learn more about storytelling in nonfiction writing, please see the "Further Reading" reference.

Writing More Persuasively

Jayme Feary

How can writers write more persuasively about social issues?

Remember:  People learn mainly through stories.

(Stories are often more believable than facts.)

Narrative Journalism Techniques:

• Storytelling
• Scenes
• Narrative Arc
• Conflict & Resolution
• Facts and Summary

Further Reading

Call, Wendy and Kramer, Mark. Telling True Stories. New York: Penguin Group, 2007. Print.