Our All-Time Most Popular StoryCraft Pieces
Want to learn how to write a revealing memoir or craft an exceptional excerpt from your book? We've got you covered!
Hello and welcome to the brand new Narratively Academy community! We can’t wait to show you everything we have on tap. Our StoryCraft section is filled with writing tips, guides and how-tos from our own editorial team and our storytelling heroes. We’ll have new StoryCraft articles publishing all the time, and to whet your appetite, here’s a look at the five stories our readers have loved the most. We’re making the first two free to everyone — if you love them, make sure to subscribe.
1. The 3 Best Pitches I’ve Ever Received
Want to write for Narratively? Or just curious about how our storytelling comes to life? We’re pulling back the curtain to show you exactly how a story pitch gets our attention.
2. How to Craft an Excerpt From Your Book
Publishing an excerpt is a great way to promote your upcoming memoir. But figuring out how to do it can be a challenge. We asked four successful writers to share their process.
3. So, What is a Narratively Story Anyway?
Two Narratively editors break down what defines a feature story for the site and why it might be tricky to pin down—with advice on how to do it.
4. 6 Tips for Writing a Revealing and Impactful Memoir Story
We’ve spent thousands of hours editing writers’ stories about their own lives. If you’re interested in getting your memoir piece published, here’s how to stand out from the crowd.
5. The Producers of the Hit Podcast ‘Heavyweight’ on How to Find (and Tell) Intimate Human Stories
In anticipation of the beloved show airing its last episode, we spoke to Kalila Holt and Stevie Lane about their story-finding process, how to get started in radio and more.