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Non-fiction Conventions and Obligatory Scenes

Story Grid Writing Podcast

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How-To Books vs. Big Idea Books

This chapter explores the difference between how-to books and big idea books in the context of non-fiction writing. It discusses how how-to books provide specific instructions and focus on presenting information, while big idea books delve into investigation and storytelling. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of being clear about the intentions of a non-fiction book from the beginning to engage readers.

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