New at true! What is our responsibility as a writer when using speculation to fill in the gaps of knowledge? Author Teow Lim Goh shares how she leverages research and memory in her work.
Donna Lewis Johnston shares how crucial it is to give young people access to comprehensive writing education. Writing illuminates our experiences, which Donna witnessed firsthand while teaching writing at an inner-city school. What's your first memory of discovering writing's power? buff.ly/4VmNDIb
Many writers are also teachers of writing. How do these identities shape us? Olga Katsovskiy dives into how teaching nonfiction brought her back to writing. Has a writing class influenced your writing or your life, either as teacher or student? We'd love to hear in the comments. buff.ly/RFeUQ1K
We're looking back at Parisa Saranj's exploration of the loss of, and quest to find, identity rooted in language. Parisa's piece was the first essay published for true's 2023 relaunch. An evergreen essay for all writers searching for self. buff.ly/0y1NKix
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Today, we're highlighting another of true's young writers with "Cracking Open: Accessing Vulnerability as an Emerging Writer" by Abby Conrad. The essay discusses the tremendous impact that sharing vulnerability can have. Are you a college student with an idea? Send us a pitch at editors@truemag.org!
This week, we're highlighting the voices of true's young writers, starting with Goucher College graduate Aniya Carrington's 2023 piece "Rewriting Your Code." At true, we're proud to amplify the stories of young writers and we know there is even more to hear. Send a pitch to editors@truemag.org
As we step into 2026, we're reflecting on our favorite works from 2025. Click the link in our bio to find out the books that true's authors particularly loved this year.
What were your favorite reads from the last 365 days? We want to hear in the comments!👇
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New at true! Writers Chris Campanioni and Richard Scott Larson discuss the processes of their memoirs, touching on topics such as the secrecy of observation, fluidity versus intentional disruption of time in narrative, and horror films as comfort and also construct. buff.ly/zfVZX3r
New at true! Katelynn Humbles contemplates the purpose of intermingling self with reporting: "Before I publish anything personal, I consider, 'Why am I sharing this? What purpose does it serve for the reader?'"
New at true! In looking back at how two authors wrote about human rights atrocities, Georgie Archer offers a perspective on the risks and rewards of reaching an intended audience. www.truemag.org
Have you checked out what's been going on at true? Read some of our latest at www.truemag.org, then head on over to Submittable and send in your nonfiction craft essay, book review, or interview: buff.ly/xZKH04z. We're open until May 1.
New at true. How the movie "Smoke" gave Tricia Patras pause to consider how writing renders the passage of time.
Have you checked out what's been going on at true? Read some of our latest, then head on over to Submittable and send in your nonfiction craft essay, book review, or interview: buff.ly/xZKH04z. We're open until May 1.
Submissions for true are now open! Send us your nonfiction craft essays, book reviews, and interviews. Find us at: buff.ly/GutdpR2.
Up now at true. Winner of the 2024 Proximity Essay Prize, this reflection on dwindling memory by Marcia Gregorio Roberts. Read it at truemag.org/2025/02/07/a....
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Founded in 2014, true was originally the blog for Proximity, which went on hiatus (like many lit mags) during the pandemic. Read about our comeback.
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Check out our contributors' and editors' favorite reads from 2024. What nonfiction did YOU read last year that you're still thinking about?
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