2025 Lecture Series
Hone your craft in 2025 with eight lectures from One Story authors on the craft of fiction. This year’s lecturers are Chelsey Johnson, Lin King, Libby Flores, Daniel Torday, Shannon Sanders, Terese Svoboda, Becky Mandelbaum, and ‘Pemi Aguda.
Next Lecture: Terese Svoboda on September 13
For Real? Truth in Fiction with Allison Amend
Beginning writers are told to “write what you know.” But Albert Camus has called fiction “the lie through which we tell the truth.” What is the role of truth in contemporary fiction? We’ll read short fiction by some of today’s most exciting authors to discover the role “truth” plays in the creation of fiction.
Tuesdays, July 8-29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. ET
Interactive Fiction with Nat Mesnard
In interactive fiction, we add an element to the practice of storytelling that changes everything: choice. Journey into the narrative woods with writer and game designer Nat Mesnard.
July 10-August 7
Advanced Fiction Workshop with Matthew Lansburgh
Designed for writers with workshop experience, students in this class will study published stories before workshopping submissions from the group.
Tuesdays, October 7-November 11
Apply by Sunday, August 3
Building Your Collection with Patrick Ryan
One Story’s editor-in-chief leads this self-guided class on putting together a cohesive collection of your fiction.
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Open Level Fiction Workshop with Rita Chang-Eppig
In this six-week workshop with Rita Chang-Eppig (Deep as the Sky, Red as the Sea), each participant will workshop a short story or novel excerpt. This course is open enrollment and designed for writers without significant workshop experience.
Thursdays, September 11-October 16
Self-Guided Classes
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Revise with Hannah Tinti
Building Your Collection with Patrick Ryan
"I can't tell you how much I love One Story's classes! What I love is that they are very focused craft classes that allow me to do a deep dive into a subject, such as setting or story structure. They are professionally done and packed with valuable content. I look forward to each new offering."
