One Story
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ONE STORY publishes one great short story at a time. We bring people together through reading, writing, and learning about short fiction.
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Join us for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City. Over 5 days, writers will participate in workshops led by Manuel Gonzales, Victoria Redel, or Hannah Tinti & attend craft lectures & panels. Application deadline=March 11. For details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN
February 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Join us for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City. Over 5 days, writers will participate in workshops led by Manuel Gonzales, Victoria Redel, or Hannah Tinti & attend craft lectures & panels. Application deadline=March 11. For details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN
Rachel Khong talks about how she wrote One Story issue #333, "Colors from Elsewhere," in an interview with Contributing Editor Will Allison. To read more, visit bit.ly/4abNtCX.
#writingadvice #writing #fiction
#writingadvice #writing #fiction
February 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Rachel Khong talks about how she wrote One Story issue #333, "Colors from Elsewhere," in an interview with Contributing Editor Will Allison. To read more, visit bit.ly/4abNtCX.
#writingadvice #writing #fiction
#writingadvice #writing #fiction
It's time for another SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, students meet once a month to read a past issue from our archives together, followed by a discussion & visit from the author or editor. Our next read is 2/22: "Fear Itself" by Katie Coyle! Details: bit.ly/48ggFaO
February 10, 2026 at 4:59 PM
It's time for another SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, students meet once a month to read a past issue from our archives together, followed by a discussion & visit from the author or editor. Our next read is 2/22: "Fear Itself" by Katie Coyle! Details: bit.ly/48ggFaO
In this six-week advanced fiction workshop with @shanders.bsky.social, each participant will workshop a short story or novel excerpt. Tuition includes a 30 min one-on-one with the instructor. Applications due March 3. For details visit bit.ly/4rzTCQ2.
#writing #writingworkshop #writingclasses
#writing #writingworkshop #writingclasses
February 9, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In this six-week advanced fiction workshop with @shanders.bsky.social, each participant will workshop a short story or novel excerpt. Tuition includes a 30 min one-on-one with the instructor. Applications due March 3. For details visit bit.ly/4rzTCQ2.
#writing #writingworkshop #writingclasses
#writing #writingworkshop #writingclasses
📝 Join us for a free Write-In on March 1 from 3–5pm ET in Gowanus, Brooklyn! This event is totally free, but RSVP is required. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register here: bit.ly/4kpXl0A
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
📝 Join us for a free Write-In on March 1 from 3–5pm ET in Gowanus, Brooklyn! This event is totally free, but RSVP is required. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register here: bit.ly/4kpXl0A
📕In this four-week reading group, author Steve Almond will guide you through John Williams's quietly remarkable novel STONER as a manual for honing your writing and a tool for self-reflection. March 2-23. For details on the class visit: bit.ly/4th0pA1.
#readinggroup #reading #johnwilliamsstoner
#readinggroup #reading #johnwilliamsstoner
February 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
📕In this four-week reading group, author Steve Almond will guide you through John Williams's quietly remarkable novel STONER as a manual for honing your writing and a tool for self-reflection. March 2-23. For details on the class visit: bit.ly/4th0pA1.
#readinggroup #reading #johnwilliamsstoner
#readinggroup #reading #johnwilliamsstoner
Join us this Saturday Feb. 7th at 4 pm ET for a craft lecture on Character with Ayşe Papatya Bucak! This lecture can be taken individually or as part of our lecture series. For more details visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE
#writing #writingclasses #craftlecture #writingcraft
#writing #writingclasses #craftlecture #writingcraft
February 4, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Join us this Saturday Feb. 7th at 4 pm ET for a craft lecture on Character with Ayşe Papatya Bucak! This lecture can be taken individually or as part of our lecture series. For more details visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE
#writing #writingclasses #craftlecture #writingcraft
#writing #writingclasses #craftlecture #writingcraft
Last chance to sign up for WORD GENERATOR with Libby Flores! Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0
#writingclasses #writing #generative
#writingclasses #writing #generative
February 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Last chance to sign up for WORD GENERATOR with Libby Flores! Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0
#writingclasses #writing #generative
#writingclasses #writing #generative
✨We are thrilled to announce the 2026 One Story Literary Debutantes: Senaa Ahmad, Lily Berlin Dodd, Stephen Fishbach, Cay Kim & Lior Torenberg. These 5 debut writers will be celebrated at the Literary Deb Ball April 24, 2026 in Brooklyn. Tickets on sale Feb. 26th. Visit bit.ly/4q90Jhl for details✨
February 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
✨We are thrilled to announce the 2026 One Story Literary Debutantes: Senaa Ahmad, Lily Berlin Dodd, Stephen Fishbach, Cay Kim & Lior Torenberg. These 5 debut writers will be celebrated at the Literary Deb Ball April 24, 2026 in Brooklyn. Tickets on sale Feb. 26th. Visit bit.ly/4q90Jhl for details✨
Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to boost writing productivity. Over 6 sessions, students will crank out new pages and receive in-class feedback. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0
January 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to boost writing productivity. Over 6 sessions, students will crank out new pages and receive in-class feedback. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0
Use Coupon Code SNOWDAY26 & Save 35% on Four Upcoming Classes TODAY ONLY:
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Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) bit.ly/48ggFaO
Write With One Story (starts tonight! 1/26-1/30) bit.ly/4pbSGQj
Word Generator with Libby Flores (2/5-3/19) bit.ly/4qrLPE0
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Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) bit.ly/48ggFaO
January 26, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Use Coupon Code SNOWDAY26 & Save 35% on Four Upcoming Classes TODAY ONLY:
Write With One Story (starts tonight! 1/26-1/30) bit.ly/4pbSGQj
Word Generator with Libby Flores (2/5-3/19) bit.ly/4qrLPE0
2026 Craft Lecture Series (Feb-Nov) bit.ly/3YRhhPE
Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) bit.ly/48ggFaO
Write With One Story (starts tonight! 1/26-1/30) bit.ly/4pbSGQj
Word Generator with Libby Flores (2/5-3/19) bit.ly/4qrLPE0
2026 Craft Lecture Series (Feb-Nov) bit.ly/3YRhhPE
Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) bit.ly/48ggFaO
Applications are open for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference, taking place July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. Applications due: March 11. For complete details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Applications are open for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference, taking place July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. Applications due: March 11. For complete details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN
We’re seeking paid interns to join our team for the summer (June–August). Interns will gain experience in all aspects of a small nonprofit literary publisher, including reading submissions, assisting with educational programming, social media, and more. Visit bit.ly/3NwPYId to learn more.
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
We’re seeking paid interns to join our team for the summer (June–August). Interns will gain experience in all aspects of a small nonprofit literary publisher, including reading submissions, assisting with educational programming, social media, and more. Visit bit.ly/3NwPYId to learn more.
In One Story's new issue, Rachel Khong’s “Colors from Elsewhere,” a young woman’s miscarriage leads to an unexpected revelation about her past that calls into question everything she believes about herself and presents her with a decision she never imagined she’d have to make. bit.ly/4abNtCX
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In One Story's new issue, Rachel Khong’s “Colors from Elsewhere,” a young woman’s miscarriage leads to an unexpected revelation about her past that calls into question everything she believes about herself and presents her with a decision she never imagined she’d have to make. bit.ly/4abNtCX
Join our Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social for 5 days of generative writing Jan 26- 30! One Story Authors & Editors will each host a live writing session with an original writing exercise. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details.
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Join our Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social for 5 days of generative writing Jan 26- 30! One Story Authors & Editors will each host a live writing session with an original writing exercise. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details.
Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to “unstick” writers struggling to start or continue new projects, boosting writing productivity. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration & motivation. Signup at: bit.ly/4qrLPE0.
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
January 16, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to “unstick” writers struggling to start or continue new projects, boosting writing productivity. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration & motivation. Signup at: bit.ly/4qrLPE0.
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
Join One Story Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social & 5 One Story authors & editors for a generative fiction boot camp. Sessions will run 7-8 pm ET January 26-30, but the course can also be taken asynchronously. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details.
#writing #writingexercises #writingclasses
#writing #writingexercises #writingclasses
January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Join One Story Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social & 5 One Story authors & editors for a generative fiction boot camp. Sessions will run 7-8 pm ET January 26-30, but the course can also be taken asynchronously. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details.
#writing #writingexercises #writingclasses
#writing #writingexercises #writingclasses
In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author @arlaina.bsky.social, each participant will workshop one short story or novel excerpt. This class explores the writing process in a fun and supportive environment. For registration & details, visit bit.ly/4auzl9n
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author @arlaina.bsky.social, each participant will workshop one short story or novel excerpt. This class explores the writing process in a fun and supportive environment. For registration & details, visit bit.ly/4auzl9n
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
Joy Deva Baglio talks about how she wrote One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering," in an interview with Contributing Editor Karen Friedman. To read more, visit bit.ly/48IYtrO
#writing #writingadvice #shortstories
#writing #writingadvice #shortstories
January 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Joy Deva Baglio talks about how she wrote One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering," in an interview with Contributing Editor Karen Friedman. To read more, visit bit.ly/48IYtrO
#writing #writingadvice #shortstories
#writing #writingadvice #shortstories
LAST CHANCE to sign up for SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives. First read is Jan 11th with Gina Chung! Visit bit.ly/48ggFaO 4 details
January 10, 2026 at 9:19 PM
LAST CHANCE to sign up for SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives. First read is Jan 11th with Gina Chung! Visit bit.ly/48ggFaO 4 details
One Story is pleased to announce our 2026 Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow: A. Artemis Chen.
The finalists for the 2026 Fellowship were:
Vaneeza Sohail
Alex Talgar
Anita Vijayakumar
Chris Wu
Congrats to A. Artemis Chen and to the finalists! To read the full announcement, visit: bit.ly/3YszrHv
The finalists for the 2026 Fellowship were:
Vaneeza Sohail
Alex Talgar
Anita Vijayakumar
Chris Wu
Congrats to A. Artemis Chen and to the finalists! To read the full announcement, visit: bit.ly/3YszrHv
January 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
One Story is pleased to announce our 2026 Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow: A. Artemis Chen.
The finalists for the 2026 Fellowship were:
Vaneeza Sohail
Alex Talgar
Anita Vijayakumar
Chris Wu
Congrats to A. Artemis Chen and to the finalists! To read the full announcement, visit: bit.ly/3YszrHv
The finalists for the 2026 Fellowship were:
Vaneeza Sohail
Alex Talgar
Anita Vijayakumar
Chris Wu
Congrats to A. Artemis Chen and to the finalists! To read the full announcement, visit: bit.ly/3YszrHv
In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author and novelist @arlaina.bsky.social, you'll meet on Zoom each Tuesday night from January 20 to February 24. Tuition includes a 30-minute independent virtual meeting with the instructor. For details visit: bit.ly/47WL25J
January 5, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author and novelist @arlaina.bsky.social, you'll meet on Zoom each Tuesday night from January 20 to February 24. Tuition includes a 30-minute independent virtual meeting with the instructor. For details visit: bit.ly/47WL25J
Watch 8 One Story authors discuss the craft of fiction! This year’s lecturers are Ayşe Papatya Bucak, Lior Torenberg, Chris Vanjonack, Jenn Alandy Trahan, Puloma Ghosh, Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, Stephen Fishbach, and Francesca Lia Block. For more info or sign up for the series visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Watch 8 One Story authors discuss the craft of fiction! This year’s lecturers are Ayşe Papatya Bucak, Lior Torenberg, Chris Vanjonack, Jenn Alandy Trahan, Puloma Ghosh, Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, Stephen Fishbach, and Francesca Lia Block. For more info or sign up for the series visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE
✨Writing advice for the New Year, from One Story's 2025 Authors: Lauren K. Watel, Randy F. Nelsen, Nini Berndt, Achy Obejas, Dino Enrique Piacentini, Weike Wang, Owen Egerton, Gemma Clarke, Lauren Acampora, Sam Dunnington, Senaa Ahmad & Joy Deva Baglio! Check out their stories at: bit.ly/4aGrC8w
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
✨Writing advice for the New Year, from One Story's 2025 Authors: Lauren K. Watel, Randy F. Nelsen, Nini Berndt, Achy Obejas, Dino Enrique Piacentini, Weike Wang, Owen Egerton, Gemma Clarke, Lauren Acampora, Sam Dunnington, Senaa Ahmad & Joy Deva Baglio! Check out their stories at: bit.ly/4aGrC8w