Mary Ann Stavney, a language-arts teacher, was leading a lesson on how to write narrative nonfiction pieces.

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More surprisingly, perhaps, they write a thoughtful, nicely paced and often witty narrative.

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When we write about business, we tend to establish a narrative, typically featuring heroic protagonists pursuing grand ambitions, utilizing brilliant (or tragically flawed) strategies to overcome insurmountable hurdles.

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