There is no end to the advice disseminated to writers. Sorry, Mr. Twain, but not everyone needs to write what they know. In fact, the facets and subgenres of nonfiction are made all the more interesting when authors write about the truth they hope to discover, or to explore some particular research they have unearthed, or to share a personal journey to which readers may relate. It is fascinating to learn what sets nonfiction writers on their paths and how they decide how much of themselves is left on the page too.

Presenters: Douglas Brunt, David Coggins

Moderator: Craig Fehrman