"I have 33 years worth of journals of which I've written in every single day so I have a lot of nonfiction to try and get creative with, and this journal helps!"
--Creative Nonfiction reader

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Issue 37: The Best Creative Nonfiction, Volume 3

Anyone still asking, “What is creative nonfiction?” will find the answer in this collection of artfully crafted, true stories. These stories—ranging from immersion journalism to intensely personal essays—illustrate the genre’s power and potential. Publishers Weekly praised the collection for its "panache and gusto"--and it's headed to subscribers right now! Read more

Issue 36: First Lede, Real Lead

Explaining war to a child; the phases of the moon; ghosts of an insane asylum; prospecting for gold in New Hampshire; reclaiming the land; and more. Read more

Also in this issue, a special look inside the revision and editorial processes: what if an essay's first beginning isn't its best beginning? We eliminated the original beginnings of three essays and started them a few paragraphs or pages later. Did these changes make the stories more effective? And what was lost in the editing process? Read what the authors have to say and join the discussion here.

Book Bargain of the Month: 4-issue subscription plus the Best Creative Nonfiction Box Set--only $40!	Nothing better illustrates the potential of the genre than the Best Creative Nonfiction series. Now through December 16, order a 4-issue subscription (for a friend, for your mom, for yourself) and get Vols. 1 - 3 for almost nothing! Plus, if you ask us nicely, we'll even gift-wrap the books for free. You simply can't beat this deal!
CNF Merchandise: You Can't Make This Stuff Up!	Are you as fed up with lying memoirists as we are? Tell the world how you feel with a CNF mug! It's perfect for whatever you're drinking. Or, advertise your allegiance to the genre (and the truth) with our new CNF shirt. Black-and-gray, baseball style, with the CNF logo on back and "You Can't Make This Stuff Up" on the front.
Calls for Submissions: Animals, End of Life Stories and more	For an upcoming issue, CNF wants new essays about the bonds--emotional, ethical, biological, physical, or otherwise--between humans and animals. We're looking for true stories that illustrate ways animals (wild and/or domestic) affect, enrich, or otherwise have an impact on our daily lives. $1,500 in prizes; reading fee; postmark deadline extended to April 2. Read more We're also looking for stories exploring death, dying, and end of life care, especially as they relate to current flaws and advances in the healthcare system. $2,500 in prizes; reading fee; postmark deadline Dec. 31. Read more. And we're always reading general submissions. Guidelines here.
Keep It Real: Everything You Need to Know about Researching and Writing Creative Nonfiction	This essential handbook from W. W. Norton covers both the "creative" and the "nonfiction" aspects of the genre, with entries addressing everything from "Acknowledgment of Sources" to "Writers' Responsibilities to their Subjects," plus plenty of topics in between. A great resource for students, writers, or anyone interested in understanding what the genre is all about. Now available in paperback! Read more
The Daily Show	Editor Lee Gutkind appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to talk about robots and his new book, Almost Human. See the clip

Welcome to Creative Nonfiction The voice of the genre

Welcome to Creative Nonfiction
The voice of the genre