Nonfiction
Nonfiction
The intention of the writer is irrelevant to the success of the story.
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I didn’t know I would be any good. But I knew I wanted to be a poet.
Story of the Week
Like an idiot, I was flattered at first to get honorary degrees.
Nonfiction
The human heart is far more intricate than any single term can describe.
Story of the Week
In medical school they forgot to tell me about caring and feeling.
Story of the Week
We are nothing; less than nothing, we are only what might have been.
Story of the Week
Home, I thought. This was the new country I had been yearning for.
Story of the Week
The streets were filled with couples and families on their way home.
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You locate the green outline of the state your cousins are inside of now.
Story of the Week
“Who you kiddin? There’s no middle class anymore, we’re all just poor.”
Editors' Note
We are pleased to announce the new Narrative website design.
Editors' Note
Welcome to the
new Narrative!
Celebrating our
Fifth Anniversay.
new Narrative!
Celebrating our
Fifth Anniversay.
Editors' Note
Is this the best of times or the worst of times for readers and writers?
Editors' Note
We encourage our readers to submit their own memoirs and essays...
Story of the Week
The rich man adorns himself and the elegant man gets dressed.
Story of the Week
Writing at night just feels . . . sneaky. There’s an outlaw quality to it.
