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True Story #22 is here!
In Greek mythology, a sip from the River Lethe offers oblivion to newly-perished souls. Braiding the story of her parents’ whirlwind... more
Fall issue of Creative Nonfiction now available.
CNF #68, "Risk," explores how we balance the threat of loss against the promise of gain. more
On Letting Go of Perfection
True Story #21: "On Running" | Now available
Equally a meditation on the pursuit of running, a reflection on Lewis and Clark’s endeavor to map the continent, and an exploration of the... more
Excavating Memory
Use everyday objects to realign the deeper truth of experience with the stories we tell about who we are and how we live. more
Finding & Shaping Your True Story
Transform interesting anecdotes or fragmentary episodes into fully realized pieces of writing that will engage and move readers. more
True Story #20: 6'3" Man with Doritos
Home alone for a month, a married man on the verge of midlife revisits old letters from his first love and wonders why it's so hard to... more
