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Writing Pittsburgh Book Prize
Win $10,000 and publication by In Fact Books. Deadline extended to November 20, 2017 more
True Story #11 is here!
The 79 bus loops around the housing projects in the East Hills of Pittsburgh all day—“like a noose,” as reluctant resident Brian Broome... more
What's the Story #64
From the Editor
It’s more important than ever for writers to remain clear-eyed and to grapple with the big questions.
The Braided Essay as Social Justice Action
Between the Lines
The braided essay isn’t new, but with its ability to combine the personal and the political, Nicole Walker argues, it may be the most effective form for our times.
Sharp Scissors
An interview with Mary Dorfner Hay
"My hope is always that others will understand and connect with my work."
Tarot Cards & True Stories: Issue #10 is Live!
Follow author and world traveler Sonja Swift on her journey towards enlightenment. more
Good Writing & Good Storytelling Is by Nature Surprising
A conversation with Callie Garnett
Callie Garnett, assistant editor at Bloomsbury, shares some advice for writers searching for a publisher who will care about their book.
The Work Itself Is a Home
A conversation with Cheston Knapp
Cheston Knapp, managing editor at Tin House, tells us what makes a piece of creative nonfiction stand out.
