One Story

One Story is seeking a paid apprentice to join our team from September 2026 to May 2027. The apprentice will have a chance to learn about all aspects of a literary organization, including the editorial process, grant writing, and online educational programming. For details visit: bit.ly/4ui1R5R

✨TICKETS ON SALE NOW for One Story's Literary Debutante Ball, honoring Lauren Groff & celebrating our 2026 Debutantes! Join us April 24th for the literary event of the season, featuring books, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing. For complete details visit: bit.ly/4q90Jhl

Applications for One Story's 2026 Summer Writers' Conference are due MARCH 11TH! Join us July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City. Scholarships for NYC Area BIPOC writers available. To find out more visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN #writing #creativewriting #writingclasses #writingconference #fiction

Only a few spots left for our FREE March 1st Write-In! Join us for an afternoon of quiet, community writing in this beautiful space in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Bring a work in progress or use one of our generative writing prompts to get some new words on the page. Registration required: bit.ly/4kpXl0A

A note from @shanders.bsky.social on her upcoming fiction workshop running April 14-May 19: bit.ly/4rzTCQ2

Use Coupon Code BLIZZARD & save 30% on our Series and Self-Guided Classes!
2026 Craft Lecture Series (Feb-Nov)
Sunday Shorts (Jan-June)
Revise w. Hannah Tinti (Self-Guided)
Hit Submit w. Lena Valencia (Self-Guided)
Build Your Collection w. Patrick Ryan (Self-Guided)
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Get ready for One Story issue #334, "The Jejune Cruise" by Kristopher Jansma, coming to mailboxes on Feb. 26th!
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Only 10 spots left for our FREE Write-In on Sunday March 1st, 3-5 pm at this beautiful light-filled room in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Join us for 2 hours of quiet writing time. Bring a work in progress or start from scratch: we'll provide the writing prompts. Visit bit.ly/4kpXl0A & sign up today!

Last chance for our 2/22 SUNDAY SHORTS (reading session + author visit) with @lenavalencia.bsky.social! In "Fear Itself" by Katie Coyle, three teenage girls learn about obsession, jealousy, and revenge after meeting a haunted wax figure of a long-deceased president. Visit bit.ly/48ggFaO for details.

This 4 week craft class with Susanna Daniel explores how to ethically & respectfully blend fact & fiction to find our most authentic, authoritative & engaging narrative voice. Class begins March 17. To find out more visit: bit.ly/4rsKMnK
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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

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.
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Thank you for reading!

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.
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📝 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.
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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
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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
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✨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

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
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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

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

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.

Get ready for One Story issue #333, "Colors from Elsewhere" by Rachel Khong,
coming to mailboxes on January 22nd!
#reading #litmags #fiction #shortstories #readers #unboxing

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

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.
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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
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