ONE STORY publishes one great short story at a time. We bring people together through reading, writing, and learning about short fiction.
A grieving cameraman visits different neighborhoods of Los Angeles to film sensational stories for a Spanish-language television show, documenting the ever-blurring line between truth, fiction, and the responsibilities we hold for each other.
A misanthropic ex-gangster warms himself in a bar with thoughts of revenge, but has a change of heart after witnessing a celestial event on the streets of New York City.
Get feedback on your novel excerpt or short story this spring in our online fiction workshop with One Story author Christine Vines. Class starts March 20th.
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One Story co-founder Hannah Tinti will delve into the creative process with a group of special guests.
February 23rd – 27th
In the new issue of One Teen Story, a teen attempts to reconcile what they see in the mirror with the way their fellow teammates assess their own bodies.
“The reasons I like One Story so much are the following: it fits in my purse, the stories are short enough to finish and not drag on when I am short on time, and—last but not least—it inspires me to write! “
Share stories in 2023. They’ll get a story each month. You’ll get year-round gratitude.
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Join One Story’s Lena Valencia for a self-guided class all about the submission process. Learn tips and strategies for submitting to literary magazines, applying to residencies, and querying agents.
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