News and Updates

Bring Back More Light: An Interview with Carrie R. Moore

On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.

Carys Schiffer on “Rain”

In “Rain” by Carys Schiffer, one of the winners of our Teen Writing Contest, a borrowed umbrella leads to an unexpected connection between schoolmates. She discusses the inspiration for the story, her favorite writing advice, and what she’s working on now with editor Patrick Ryan.

The Search for Reason: An Interview with Nini Berndt

On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.

In Those Quiet Moments: An Interview with Lucas Schaefer

On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.  Today we’re talking to Lucas Schaefer, author of One Story […]

Shatterproof Hope: An Interview with Julian Zabalbeascoa

On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews.  Today we’re talking to Julian Zabalbeascoa, author of One Story […]

Out of My Pressing Need: An Interview with Lauren K. Watel

On May 16th at our Literary Debutante Ball, One Story will be celebrating seven of our authors who have recently published or will soon publish their debut books. In the weeks leading up to the Ball, we’ll be introducing our Debs through a series of interviews. Today we’re talking to Lauren K. Watel, author of One […]

Introducing Our 2025 Literary Debutantes

Each year at our annual fundraiser, the Literary Debutante Ball, we honor our authors who have published their debut books.

Announcing the winners of our 2025 Teen Writing Contest

We are excited to announce the winners and runners-up of our 2025 One Teen Story Teen Writing Contest! We received nearly 600 entries from teen writers across the globe, and narrowing it down was no easy feat. Each winner will receive $500 and publication on our website. Ages 13-15 Winner: “Rain” by Carys Schiffer “I […]

Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow Reading (Virtual Event) March 13, 7-8 pm ET

Since 2019, the Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship has offered financial support and mentorship to emerging writers without MFAs whose work speaks to issues and experiences related to inhabiting bodies of difference. Join One Story on Thursday, March 13 for a virtual reading with past and current fellows. Participating writers are Ani Cooney, Keith Hood, Hayden May […]

Announcing Our 2025 Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow: Hayden May Knight

Together with the Talve-Goodman family, One Story is pleased to announce our 2025 Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow: Hayden May Knight. Hayden May Knight grew up deaf and gay in the middle of nowhere (Indiana). His writing has appeared in The Coil, Passengers Journal, Sensitive Content Magazine, and elsewhere, and won the 2018 Luminaire Award for Best […]