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The Narrative Arc

Medium’s best creative nonfiction — memoirs and personal essays. Welcoming writers from every walk of life.

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Xanadu Allen in The Narrative Arc

Young, blonde woman and older man, side by side

THE NARRATIVE ARC

My Mom and Dad Were Born 28 Years Apart on the Same Day

Toya Qualls-Barnette in The Narrative Arc

Romantic Black couple hugging

THE NARRATIVE ARC

Sweet Love, Moving Violation, and Mending the First Relationship Blunder

Chris Yanda in The Narrative Arc

A black and white photo of a short-haired dancer rolling across a stage upside-down on an office chair. She is wearing calf-high, horizontally striped socks.

RELATIONSHIPS | DATING | MEMOIR

Lies My Wife Told Me

A true story about a magic box and…

Chevie Hanssler in The Narrative Arc

This shows a young couple kissing in a club.

LOVE IS LOVE | WRITING PROMPT

Crossing the Ocean for a Kiss From My European Penpal

Sana Sparks in The Narrative Arc

A couple dancing the tango in a plaza, at night.

THE NARRATIVE ARC

The Night We Danced 500 Miles

And then tangoed 500 more

Sana Sparks in The Narrative Arc

An olive branch, an amethyst stone, a number 2 pencil, and a white envelope.

THE NARRATIVE ARC

White Envelopes: How a Younger Man Restored My Sensuality

Lee J. Bentch in The Narrative Arc

A SEXY MEMOIR

Romantic Disruptions: Times When the Act of Love Has Been Interrupted

Chris Yanda in The Narrative Arc

A note from my wife which reads, “Doing great. Knitting and watching lovely films. Do not be guilty. Enjoy! Love you very much!”

PARASOL PUBS

Trading Love Notes With My Wife

A true story of romance, subterfuge, and…

Janice Macdonald in The Narrative Arc

A rocky shoreline on a cloudy day

RELATIONSHIPS

She Was Criticized For Admitting Her Marriage Was On The Rocks

Chevie Hanssler in The Narrative Arc

This photo shows a couple on a hot air balloon ride.

THIS HAPPENED TO ME | PERSONAL ESSAY

A Hot Air Balloon Ride Leads to a Hot Romantic Weekend