Welcome to Our Bold New Writer Community

We're so happy to have you here. Here's a look at everything we have on tap at Narratively Academy.

After more than a decade of publishing powerful true stories at Narratively.com — and helping them reach millions of readers (and partners across books, TV, film, and podcasts) — we know that our global community of writers and storytellers is our lifeblood.

But that community can sometimes feel intangible or disconnected, even as so many of us share the same needs and dreams as creators. That’s why we’re launching a new platform to bring this creative network together like never before: NarrativelyAcademy.com.

Our new Narratively Academy community is a space for writers to sharpen their craft, connect with peers, access top-tier experts and publishing opportunities, and develop all the tools to pursue their storytelling dreams.

Thousands of you have taken our courses, engaged with our growing library of StoryCraft writing guides and other content, and told us what you want:

✅ More feedback

✅ More community

✅ More ways to share your voice, get published and get paid

This new platform is our answer — and your new creative home.

What’s NarrativelyAcademy.com All About?

Whether you’re an award-winning author exploring new forms, an emerging writer shaping your voice, or somewhere in between, NarrativelyAcademy.com is built to help you grow creatively. Here’s what we have on tap:

✅ Live weekly video sessions with Narratively editors and special guests, like New Yorker contributor Lizzie Widdicombe and Creative Nonfiction founder Lee Gutkind

✅ New StoryCraft features and the full archive – pitch breakdowns, writing guides and publishing insights

✅ The Saturday Prompt – creative sparks delivered weekly

✅ The Wednesday Writers’ Room – lightly guided sessions to write in good company

✅ Member Chat – real-time convos with editors and fellow writers

🥂 You're Invited: Our (Virtual) Launch Party

🗓 Wednesday, June 18, at 1pm ET

We want to hear from you about what you’d love to see from our new writing community! Join us on Zoom to meet the team, hear what’s ahead and help shape what comes next.

Here’s the Zoom link for our Virtual Launch Party.

👋 Come Say Hello

Be sure to jump into our new Chat, introduce yourself and share a line or two about what you’re working on — or what you dream of writing someday. As you know, writers don’t bite!

We can’t wait to see what you create — and what we’ll build together.