by Sarah Chauncey | Jan 13, 2025 | Creativity, Life, Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
I saw a meme a few days ago that said, “It’s been a long year this week.” Sure feels that way, doesn’t it? It’s totally fine if you need to take some time away from writing to process your emotions and regroup. But for the love of all things First Amendment, please...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jan 9, 2025 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Publishing, Querying, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
Thirty-some years ago, when I worked in the Production department of VH1 (back when VH1 had actual music shows), I was responsible for handling incoming resumes and forwarding them to the appropriate producer or executive (except for interns, who I hired). And boy,...
by Sarah Chauncey | Nov 19, 2023 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
If you’re looking for tips on how to write better in less time, how to increase your creative flow, or insights about the publishing industry, please subscribe to my Substack newsletter, Resonant Storytelling. I aim to send it out twice a month, but sometimes...
by Sarah Chauncey | May 3, 2021 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
When we recount a story verbally, we usually say something like: “I went camping with Bob in Acadia, and we hiked for three days. Then, out of nowhere, a monsoon came in and we had to be helicoptered out.” That’s fine if you’re catching up with a friend over coffee....
by Sarah Chauncey | Jun 1, 2020 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
One of the biggest challenges writers face is navigating the confusion around editing terms. Another is understanding what editors do and, more importantly, what we can’t do for you. My fellow freelance editor Chantel Hamilton recently wrote the single most...
by Sarah Chauncey | Jun 1, 2017 | Memoir, Nonfiction, Resonant Storytelling, Writing
Storytelling is a bit of a misnomer. It’s not about recounting events. We tell people about things that have happened, but to be truly engaging on the page, we need to bring the reader into the experience. Most new writers tell a story as though they’re talking to...
