Narratively

Narratively is a media platform and production company dedicated to showcasing the richness of human experiences through genuine storytelling. With a network of more than 3,000 skilled journalists and storytellers, many of whom have worked with renowned media outlets worldwide, Narratively offers a space for their most meaningful projects. These talented individuals explore both bustling cities and hidden gems to uncover unique stories and voices that mainstream media often overlook—highlighting the underdogs and untold narratives that inspire, connect, and ignite our imaginations. At Narratively, each story is shared in the most fitting format, whether it’s through longform and shortform articles, short documentaries, photo essays, podcasts, comics, or even TV shows and films. We believe that every story and storyteller deserves the time and space to make an impact, resulting in some of the most captivating content available.

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Last Chance to Join "The Insider’s Guide to Writing Personal Statements and Applying for Grants & Residencies"

1 day ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

One thing I’ve noticed over my years in this business is that there’s a particular breed of writer who is incredibly adept at getting their projects funded through grants, fellowships and residencies. Some people just know how to market themselves and their creative work in a way that gets attention.
How I Got Into My First Writing Residency

1 week ago | narratively.com | Kerra Bolton

With our next session of The Insider's Guide to Writing Personal Statements and Applying for Grants & Residencies just around the corner, we wanted to check in with a past participant in this class—one of our own instructors, Kerra Bolton.
WATCH: How to Write About Politics Without Losing Your Mind

2 weeks ago | narratively.com | Steven Beschloss |Brendan Spiegel

Thank you to the more than 1,000 of you who joined us this afternoon for a very special Narratively Academy seminar, a live conversation with . We chatted about how to be fearless in your writing, how to cultivate an engaged audience on , and much more.
Free Class: How to Write About Politics Without Losing Your Mind

2 weeks ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

Every day this year, I wake up, read the news, and I’m torn between two conflicting impulses: to retreat from the never-ending news cycle in order to preserve my own sanity, or to find a way to take action. For many writers, the question of what can we do? has never been more urgent. That’s why I’m so excited to have journalist, editor, filmmaker and professor joining us for a free Narratively Academy seminar tomorrow.
How to Write a Hidden History Story That Makes Readers Feel Like They Were There

2 weeks ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

The recent (anticlimactic) release of the JFK files got me thinking about the wise words , who wrote a book about assassin Lee Havey Oswald, shared with us last year about why conspiracy theories are so alluring. By the way, I’m SO excited to have Steven joining us next week for a free Narratively Academy seminar: How to Write About Politics Without Losing Your Mind. For so many writers, the question of what can we do? has never felt more urgent.
Last Chance to Join Us for “30 Days, 30 Essay Prompts: A Month of Generating Inspiration and Ideas for Memoir”

3 weeks ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

No April Fooling here! If you want to make this the month to kick your creative writing practice into high gear, here’s your chance. Students in the first two sessions of our 30 Days, 30 Essay Prompts class have loved how each of the daily writing prompts sparked creativity, invigorated their regular writing practices and got them moving on new projects. Here’s what one had to say:“The thoughtfulness of the prompts unlocked deeper parts of my memory than expected.
First Look: Check Out Our New Spring 2025 Narratively Academy Classes!

1 month ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

Wow, that was one exciting, whirlwind of a winter season at Narratively Academy. Almost every single seat in our 12 classes sold out and it’s been fascinating to see all the different projects this diverse community of writers are workshopping. On tap this spring we have new sessions of several sold-out faves, plus four brand-new classes, our first self-guided option and a FREE class.
Last Chance to Join "The Expert’s Guide to Fact-Checking Your Nonfiction Book"

1 month ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

Writers who’ve worked with us at Narratively know we spend a lot of time fact-checking our longform pieces. But did you know that book publishers, um … don’t really do that? It’s often just left to the author to check their own work, which can be an expensive and maddening project.
Things I Love: When Writers Brag About Their Fact-Checking

1 month ago | narratively.com | Brad Scriber

Next week at Narratively Academy, longtime National Geographic fact-checker Brad Scriber joins us for a special seminar, The Expert’s Guide to Fact-Checking Your Nonfiction Book. Today, Brad’s helping demystify fact-checking and shouting out those who celebrate it. If there’s one thing I’d like writers and editors to do differently, it’s this: You really should talk about the work that went into fact-checking your book, article or podcast.
Last Chance to Join "Deeply Personal: Writing First-Person Essays on Raw and Difficult Topics"

1 month ago | narratively.com | Brendan Spiegel

When we launched Narratively Academy last year, the #1 thing our readers said they were most excited for was a class on perfecting personal essays. It’s easy to see why: A great personal essay can set the web on fire and resonate with readers around the world. But first … you have to write it. And writing true, personal stories can be much more challenging than fiction.