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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The deadline to apply for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle has been extended to Dec. 6! The Writing Circle is a year-long education program and accountability group, hosted and moderated by One Story. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The deadline to apply for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle has been extended to Dec. 6! The Writing Circle is a year-long education program and accountability group, hosted and moderated by One Story. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups
Like many nonprofits, this time of year is crucial for One Story. We're officially kicking off our end-of year appeal today. We ask that you'll include us in your annual giving plans. To donate visit: bit.ly/3KnLClq
November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Like many nonprofits, this time of year is crucial for One Story. We're officially kicking off our end-of year appeal today. We ask that you'll include us in your annual giving plans. To donate visit: bit.ly/3KnLClq
Deadline for our One Teen Story Contest is December 1st. Writers ages 13-19: enter your original, unpublished fiction! Contest winners will receive $500 & publication on our website. Honorable mentions will be chosen in three age categories: 13-15, 16-17, and 18-19. For details visit: bit.ly/480n2jH
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Deadline for our One Teen Story Contest is December 1st. Writers ages 13-19: enter your original, unpublished fiction! Contest winners will receive $500 & publication on our website. Honorable mentions will be chosen in three age categories: 13-15, 16-17, and 18-19. For details visit: bit.ly/480n2jH
In this class led by Lena Valencia, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives. The meeting will end with a conversation with either the author or the editor of the issue. Sign up today! bit.ly/48ggFaO
November 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In this class led by Lena Valencia, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives. The meeting will end with a conversation with either the author or the editor of the issue. Sign up today! bit.ly/48ggFaO
One Story's new issue, Senaa Ahmad's "Our Lady of Resplendent Misfortune," places us in Ohio in 1926, where a young housecleaner finds herself inhabited by the ghost of Joan of Arc.
To read an interview with the author and buy the issue visit: bit.ly/43D5LKS .
#reading #shortstories
To read an interview with the author and buy the issue visit: bit.ly/43D5LKS .
#reading #shortstories
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
One Story's new issue, Senaa Ahmad's "Our Lady of Resplendent Misfortune," places us in Ohio in 1926, where a young housecleaner finds herself inhabited by the ghost of Joan of Arc.
To read an interview with the author and buy the issue visit: bit.ly/43D5LKS .
#reading #shortstories
To read an interview with the author and buy the issue visit: bit.ly/43D5LKS .
#reading #shortstories
Join One Story for a FREE virtual write-in Dec. 7th. To register visit: bit.ly/4pclhFG
#writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
#writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
November 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join One Story for a FREE virtual write-in Dec. 7th. To register visit: bit.ly/4pclhFG
#writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
#writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
Applications for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle are due Nov. 30th! The Writing Circle is a year-long education program and accountability group, hosted and moderated by One Story. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups #writingclasses
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups #writingclasses
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Applications for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle are due Nov. 30th! The Writing Circle is a year-long education program and accountability group, hosted and moderated by One Story. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups #writingclasses
#writing #writingcommunity #writingaccountability #writinggroups #writingclasses
❄️ HOLIDAY SALE: Get a year of fiction for your favorite reader for $15! bit.ly/3Xg61LT #reading #holidaygifts #fiction #litmags #shortstories
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
❄️ HOLIDAY SALE: Get a year of fiction for your favorite reader for $15! bit.ly/3Xg61LT #reading #holidaygifts #fiction #litmags #shortstories
Get ready for One Story's next issue, "Our Lady of Resplendent Misfortune" by Senaa Ahmad, arriving in mailboxes November 20th! #litmags #literarymagazines #zines #indiepublishing #fiction #shortstories #reading
November 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Get ready for One Story's next issue, "Our Lady of Resplendent Misfortune" by Senaa Ahmad, arriving in mailboxes November 20th! #litmags #literarymagazines #zines #indiepublishing #fiction #shortstories #reading
In this six-week class with One Story author & novelist Arlaina Tibensky, each participant will workshop one short story or novel excerpt & learn craft elements such as point of view, description, dialogue & structure. Class runs 1/20-2/24 For details visit: bit.ly/47WL25J #writingclasses #writing
November 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In this six-week class with One Story author & novelist Arlaina Tibensky, each participant will workshop one short story or novel excerpt & learn craft elements such as point of view, description, dialogue & structure. Class runs 1/20-2/24 For details visit: bit.ly/47WL25J #writingclasses #writing
Last chance to sing up for CRAFTING YOUR WRITING LIFE with Ann Napolitano! In this asynchronous class, Ann will share her tips for creating a productive writing practice. Join us! bit.ly/3Lb6LiP #writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Last chance to sing up for CRAFTING YOUR WRITING LIFE with Ann Napolitano! In this asynchronous class, Ann will share her tips for creating a productive writing practice. Join us! bit.ly/3Lb6LiP #writing #writingclasses #writingcommunity #writers #fiction
A look back at our first 12 stories (published in 2002, when subscriptions were $15) & the 12 stories we've published in 2025 (NOW ALSO $15). Take advantage of One Story's FLASHBACK sale to get a year-long subscription for yourself or your favorite reader for the holidays!
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A look back at our first 12 stories (published in 2002, when subscriptions were $15) & the 12 stories we've published in 2025 (NOW ALSO $15). Take advantage of One Story's FLASHBACK sale to get a year-long subscription for yourself or your favorite reader for the holidays!
Last chance to sign up for our final lecture of 2025: Tell-Tale Awareness with National Book Award Finalist @pemiaguda.bsky.social. Join us November 15th @ 4 pm-5:15 pm ET. Only $25! To find out more visit: bit.ly/47YJBnC
#writing #writingclass
#writing #writingclass
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Last chance to sign up for our final lecture of 2025: Tell-Tale Awareness with National Book Award Finalist @pemiaguda.bsky.social. Join us November 15th @ 4 pm-5:15 pm ET. Only $25! To find out more visit: bit.ly/47YJBnC
#writing #writingclass
#writing #writingclass
At One Story it's part of our mission to get short stories into the hands of the most readers we can. That's why for the rest of the year we're having a flashback sale on all new subscriptions. Subscribe today and you can get (or give) a year of One Story for just $15.00. bit.ly/3WLxBRh
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
At One Story it's part of our mission to get short stories into the hands of the most readers we can. That's why for the rest of the year we're having a flashback sale on all new subscriptions. Subscribe today and you can get (or give) a year of One Story for just $15.00. bit.ly/3WLxBRh
Bestselling author of HELLO BEAUTIFUL Ann Napolitano talks about her upcoming class with One Story, CRAFTING YOUR WRITING LIFE. This asychronous class runs Nov. 19-22 and can be taken on your own schedule. $65/$55 for Patrons. To find out more visit: bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Bestselling author of HELLO BEAUTIFUL Ann Napolitano talks about her upcoming class with One Story, CRAFTING YOUR WRITING LIFE. This asychronous class runs Nov. 19-22 and can be taken on your own schedule. $65/$55 for Patrons. To find out more visit: bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
One Story is happy to welcome Nico Mestre as our 2025-26 Apprentice. Our apprentice program supports students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the publishing industry who are interested in pursuing a career in the literary world. To find out more, visit bit.ly/38iJhor
November 7, 2025 at 10:43 PM
One Story is happy to welcome Nico Mestre as our 2025-26 Apprentice. Our apprentice program supports students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the publishing industry who are interested in pursuing a career in the literary world. To find out more, visit bit.ly/38iJhor
#behindthescenes Watch One Story getting printed! Dino Enrique Piacentini's "Mexican Goodbyes" was our 325th issue. Thanks to Kay Printing for supporting non-profit lit mags! #litmags #literarymagazines #zines #indiepublishing #fiction #shortstories
November 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#behindthescenes Watch One Story getting printed! Dino Enrique Piacentini's "Mexican Goodbyes" was our 325th issue. Thanks to Kay Printing for supporting non-profit lit mags! #litmags #literarymagazines #zines #indiepublishing #fiction #shortstories
Applications for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle are now open! The Writing Circle is a year-long education and accountability program. Join a small cohort of fiction writers looking to devote a year to improving their craft and process. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Applications for One Story's 2026 Writing Circle are now open! The Writing Circle is a year-long education and accountability program. Join a small cohort of fiction writers looking to devote a year to improving their craft and process. For details visit: bit.ly/3WELNeL
#writing #writingclasses
#writing #writingclasses
Submissions are open at One Story until we reach our cap of 2000. Send us your stories at: bit.ly/4oOPpGO
November 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Submissions are open at One Story until we reach our cap of 2000. Send us your stories at: bit.ly/4oOPpGO
Join HELLO BEAUTIFUL author @annnapolitano.bsky.social in this four-day online class designed to help you shape your day-to-day habits with an eye towards your writing, enabling you to best serve your work. Students have access to materials for 1 month. Class begins 11/19! bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Join HELLO BEAUTIFUL author @annnapolitano.bsky.social in this four-day online class designed to help you shape your day-to-day habits with an eye towards your writing, enabling you to best serve your work. Students have access to materials for 1 month. Class begins 11/19! bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
Get your favorite reader a year of One Story for only $15 (Gift Card Included)! bit.ly/3Xg61LT
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Get your favorite reader a year of One Story for only $15 (Gift Card Included)! bit.ly/3Xg61LT
Join us for the final lecture in our 2025 Lecture Series: TELL-TALE AWARENESS with @pemiaguda.bsky.social on November 15th at 4 pm ET. One Story Lectures can be purchased individually or as a series. Students have access to recordings for 1 year. Register here: bit.ly/43Rl3eN
November 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join us for the final lecture in our 2025 Lecture Series: TELL-TALE AWARENESS with @pemiaguda.bsky.social on November 15th at 4 pm ET. One Story Lectures can be purchased individually or as a series. Students have access to recordings for 1 year. Register here: bit.ly/43Rl3eN
Sam Dunnington talks about how he wrote One Story's new issue, "Making It Last," in an interview with Editor-in-Chief Patrick Ryan. To read more, visit our website: bit.ly/47a4taR
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sam Dunnington talks about how he wrote One Story's new issue, "Making It Last," in an interview with Editor-in-Chief Patrick Ryan. To read more, visit our website: bit.ly/47a4taR
Join us Nov. 19-22 for Crafting Your Writing Life with New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano! Over the course of 4 days, this class will shape your day-to-day habits with an eye towards your writing, enabling you to best serve your creative work. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us Nov. 19-22 for Crafting Your Writing Life with New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano! Over the course of 4 days, this class will shape your day-to-day habits with an eye towards your writing, enabling you to best serve your creative work. To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3Lb6LiP
One Story is hiring an Associate Director! This is a four-day-a-week salaried position with benefits that supports our staff in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Applications due tomorrow (10/28). For complete details visit bit.ly/3Lrt5EM
October 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
One Story is hiring an Associate Director! This is a four-day-a-week salaried position with benefits that supports our staff in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Applications due tomorrow (10/28). For complete details visit bit.ly/3Lrt5EM