Geri Spieler
Writing Creative Non-fiction
What is Creative Non-fiction? Telling a true story. One thing is an absolute: You are stuck with what really happened--you can't make it up.
What makes non-fiction creative? We are released from the timeliness of reporting and have the luxury to dig deeper.
Creative non-fiction is narrative and always tells a good story.
Takeaway: This workshop is best delivered using a PowerPoint presentation in addition to my handouts. Attendees will have a clear understanding of the tools needed to write creative non-fiction.
Super Sleuthing: Internet Research Secrets How to safely conduct Internet research Takeaway: This workshop is best delivered using a PowerPoint presentation in addition to my handouts. Attendees will gain a high level of understanding on how to effectively research information using a long list of research tools, Internet search strings and skills to recognize bogus Websites Reading
Discover 100 tools that cut Internet research time by 80%
Don't get caught with unintentional plagiarism
Taking Aim At The President: The Remarkable Story of the Woman Who Shot at Gerald Ford
· When I received a note from Pres. Gerald Ford's attempted assassin, Sara Jane Moore, asking to meet with her in prison, I had no idea that it was to be the beginning of a long association that would span the next three decades.
· As I began to unravel Sara Jane's personality I quickly realized she was not a victim and more than a middle-aged Southern housewife.
· My experience in researching Sara Jane's story took me deep into worlds and agencies that challenged my personal and journalistic skills.
Special information for book clubs: If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, I am available to join you for a lively in depth discussion about "Taking Aim." If you are not local to the area, I am available to do a conference call with your group. Its fun and we all learn more provocative information when we share our insights and ideas about the volatile 1970's.