Writing Online and Audio Stories: Crafting Nonfiction for Websites, Podcasts, and Social Media

This book provides practical tools and techniques for crafting emotionally engaging nonfiction stories for online readers and listeners, combining short-story and screenwriting techniques with journalistic practices. Examples from corporate websites, personal blogs, podcasts, and social media are included, and readers will gain a framework for planning and crafting storytelling projects and an understanding of text and script development, copyright, and editing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 22 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Guiding readers through the intricate challenges and choices inherent in digital publication, this comprehensive book offers a practical toolkit to assist students, creatives, and content professionals in crafting emotionally resonant nonfiction narratives for online audiences. Spanning from the initial decision-making process to the practical application of storytelling techniques, author Anna Faherty delves into the essence of what makes stories truly powerful, showcasing how to seamlessly blend techniques from short stories, screenwriting, and journalistic practices such as fact-checking and verification. Through real-world examples drawn from corporate websites, personal blogs, podcasts, and social media platforms, readers are provided with a clear roadmap for captivating and involving readers and listeners, ultimately prompting them to take action. By the end of this enlightening journey, readers will acquire a straightforward framework for planning and crafting storytelling projects, as well as a deep understanding of text and script development, copyright, and editing. Each chapter is accompanied by concise summaries of key principles and practical writing tips, while case studies offer valuable insights from the professional practices of writers who harness storytelling to influence customers or advocate for change. Whether you are a creative writer, podcaster, professional in public relations or marketing, or a student pursuing courses in digital writing, creative nonfiction, or multimedia storytelling, Writing Online and Audio Stories serves as a valuable entry point into this dynamic field.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032425849