Review the elements of story field notes on nonfiction writing this book is a must read for anyone interested in writing nonfiction or looking to improve their nonfiction skills it was written by francis flaherty an editor at the new york times for seventeen years. The subtitle of this wonderful book says it all field notes on nonfiction writing francis flaherty provides a witty eloquent guide that will help anyone who has ever scratched his or her head in exasperation while trying to write or tell a compelling story i am a professional media consultant and i plan to share this book with my clients. A brilliant blend of memoir and how to the elements of story offers more than 50 principles that emphasize storytelling aspects rather than simply the mechanics of writing a relentlessly entertaining totally accessible writing guide for the novice and the professional alike the elements of story field notes on nonfiction writing. The elements of story field notes on nonfiction writing user review not available book