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WATCH: Finding Balance in the Writing Business
Jane Friedman and Lee Gutkind chat about the state of the publishing industry and how writers can break through the noise.
18 hrs ago • Narratively Academy
52:59
How to Blend Magical Realism + Memoir
The author of the Richard Wright Literary Award-winning work "Pansy" walks us through how to get started with this innovative genre-bending form.
Feb 18 • Jasper “Jaz” Joyner and Brendan Spiegel
30:31
Last Call to Join Our First-Ever Fiction Workshop
Calling all memoir writers and journalists who want to figure out how to navigate breaking into fiction.
Feb 17 • Brendan Spiegel
This Week: a Little Business, a Little Magic
Join us for two different Open Book live chats this week—one about blending magical realism and memoir, and one on finding balance in the business of…
Feb 16 • Brendan Spiegel
How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
If you're not exactly sure where your nonfiction story ends and your fictional tale begins, this one's for you.
Feb 14 • Rafael Frumkin and Brendan Spiegel
30:07
First Look: Our New March Writing Classes Are Live Now!
Want to learn how to verify your family legends, write with a poetic flair, or explore speculative nonfiction? We've got all that and more on tap.
Feb 13 • Brendan Spiegel
What is a Biomythography—and What Does it Have to Do With Your Memoir?
Coined by the legendary Audre Lorde, biomythography borrows techniques from fantasy and magical realism to show just how vital world-building can be in…
Feb 12 • Jasper “Jaz” Joyner
Last Call for Our Most Popular Personal Essay Class
Ready to write about challenging topics and get your essays published in top outlets? Class starts in two days!
Feb 10 • Narratively Academy
This Week: How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
If you're not exactly sure where your nonfiction story ends and your fictional tale begins, this one's for you.
Feb 9 • Brendan Spiegel
How to Turn Your Essays Into a Collection With Nicole Graev Lipson
We were lucky enough to speak with the bestselling author for our Open Book series about how to find the themes in your work and turn your pieces into a…
Feb 8 • Jesse Sposato and Nicole Graev Lipson
51:05
How to Mine Your Nonfiction for Novel Ideas
Sometimes flipping the perspective on your personal essays and articles—and seeing things from someone else's point of view—can lead to inspiration for…
Feb 4 • Rafael Frumkin
Writing the "What If"—Speculative Nonfiction Workshop
In this intensive 6-week workshop, students will explore how to bend the boundaries of nonfiction and incorporation speculation into essay and memoir.
Feb 4 • Narratively Academy
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