Becky Blake
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Becky Blake
@beckyblake.bsky.social
Writer of true and made-up stories.
Author of the novel Proof I Was Here and Truly Important, a newsletter for CNF writers
I recently interviewed Montreal-based writer Ivy Lerner-Frank about her journey into culinary journalism. Check out her restaurant recommendations and food memoir picks in this month's issue of Truly Important. #foodwriting #creativenonfiction
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Me, Myself, and Friends
Featured author: Ivy Lerner-Frank
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November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What does writing nonfiction have in common with writing standup comedy? Find out in this month's issue of my newsletter! trulyimportant.substack.com/p/funny-beca...
August 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
In July's Truly Important newsletter, I profile nonfiction and video game writer @machanotmatcha.bsky.social. She talks about these two very different types of writing and shares an Op-Ed on artists' responsibility to resist collective amnesia about COVID. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/me-myself-...
Me, Myself, and Friends
Featured author: Macha Lopez
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July 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Worth Repeating on @texaspublicradio.bsky.social allows folks in my community to share important stories from their lives. You can listen in via the podcast here: www.npr.org/podcasts/100... #PublicMediaMatters #ProtectTPR
Worth Repeating
Real stories told by your neighbors and friends in San Antonio. Worth Repeating was developed in collaboration with the 80/20 Foundation. 2024-2025 Sponsors include, the 80/20 Foundation, the City of ...
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June 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Should you write nonfiction or fiction? Why not both? I explore these writerly adversaries (or are they secret bffs?) in the June issue of Truly Important.
Nonfiction and Fiction
A high-flying duo
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June 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In one week, I'll be travelling to Virginia to work on my new novel at the @the-vcca.bsky.social. I am SO excited and grateful for this residency opportunity! Being in community with other artists always lends some magic to my pen.
May 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Becky Blake and Matthew Butler's interview "Avoiding Empathy Fatigue: What CNF Educators Can Learn from an Oncologist" from our brand new spring issue seems particularly good timing, considering the weight of the world. Check it out!
Becky Blake and Matthew J. Butler, "Avoiding Empathy Fatigue: What CNF Educators Can Learn from an Oncologist" (Assay 11.2)
ASSAY: A JOURNAL OF NONFICTION STUDIES 11.2
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April 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In the latest issue of Assay, @matthewbutler.bsky.social and I co-wrote a piece about empathy and how important it is to both of our jobs: teaching creative nonfiction and treating cancer patients.
Does your classroom need a breath of fresh air? Come check out the pedagogy we have for you in our brand new spring issue!

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April 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Me, Myself, and Friends: This month’s Truly Important newsletter features writer Emi Sasagawa. Emi shares a personal essay and chats with me about her thoughts on #cnf and fiction too!
Me, Myself, and Friends
Featured author: Emi Sasagawa
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March 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Learning to drive again in America's seventh largest city is no joke. Good thing I chose "accelerate" as my word of the year! In this month's #TrulyImportant newsletter, I explore ways to speed up some of our most urgent #creativenonfiction writing. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/ode-to-the...
Ode to the Odometer
Revving up your writing practice
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February 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Need help making those New Year's resolutions stick? I explore how writing CNF can help, and Carole Besharah shares a hermit crab essay in this month's issue of Truly Important. trulyimportant.substack.com/p/hello-futu...
Hello, Future? It's Your Past
How spending time looking back can improve your future
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January 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Working on your NYE resolutions? Check out my essay in Brevity about an alternative self-reflection strategy for #CNF writers
December 27, 2024 at 9:22 PM