Creative Nonfiction Newsletter
for Serious Writers & Readers

Table of Contents

Upcoming Issue: The Best Creative Nonfiction
CNF Writer Published in Best American Nonrequired Reading 2007
An Interview with Lee
Julia's News
News For Editors
CNF's Mentoring Program

JUST AROUND THE CORNER...

The Best Creative Nonfiction, Volume 1 is due out this month, and we can't wait for readers to get a load of all the wonderful stories and the talented writers behind them. The Best Creative Nonfiction, Vol. 1 is a book, but it will be sent automatically to our subscribers as Issue 32 of the journal. To take advantage of the journal price, sign up for a subscription through our website today! Follow this link:

http://www.creativenonfiction.org/cnfshop/

WHAT CNF AND HOUGHTON-MIFFLIN HAVE IN COMMON...

Kudos to D. Winston Brown! One of Creative Nonfiction's very own is having his thoughtful essay "Ghost Children" (from Issue 28) picked up for The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2007, edited by Dave Eggers and forthcoming from Houghton-Mifflin.

PARANORMAL ROBOTS?

Check out Lee Gutkind's interview about Almost Human: Making Robots Think with Rob Simcox and Charlie Silvestri at Paranormal Cafe. After hanging out with the roboticists at Carnegie Mellon for a couple of years, Lee weaves true stories about robotics projects around the country in his fascinating new book. You can listen to the interview at http://paranormalcafe.podomatic.com or through iTunes.

WEDDING BELLS!

Congratulations to former CNF office manager Julia Ressler and Don Sheehy, who tied the knot last month. Julia is spending the summer in California and will now contribute her talents to CNF from afar. We look forward to working with Mrs. Sheehy in her new role at the Foundation.

HELLO EDITORS!

The first volume of The Best Creative Nonfiction hits the bookshelves this month, but it's not too early to send your nominations for The Best Creative Nonfiction, Vol. 2. The deadline is September 15. Editors are welcome to submit up to five pieces from their own publications. Please send a hard copy to: The Best CNF, Vol. 2, Creative Nonfiction Foundation, 5501 Walnut Street, #202, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

IS YOUR PROSE PROSAIC?

Get the lead out with the Creative Nonfiction Mentoring Program. We'll team you with one of our experienced mentors to help you accomplish your writing goals. We offer a number of packages to meet your needs, whether you're a beginner writer, a seasoned storyteller or somewhere in between. Make an investment in your writing career! For more information, please visit

http://www.creativenonfiction.org/thejournal/mentor/mentor.htm

ADVERTISEMENT: 2007 MALAHAT REVIEW CREATIVE NON-FICTION PRIZE 

The Malahat Review, Canada’s premier literary magazine, invites entries for the inaugural Creative Non-Fiction Prize. One award of $500 is given, plus payment at the rate of $35 per printed page upon publication. For complete guidelines, go to www.malahatreview.ca/creative_nonfiction.htm.

Deadline: August 1, 2007 (postmark date).