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The Narrative Arc

We are looking for excellent nonfiction writing including memoir, relationship woes, personal essays, travel writing, and adventure stories. Welcoming writers from every walk of life.

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  • The Narrative Arc Celebrates Two Months of Superb Writing and A Cash Prize Writing Contest for 2023

    The Narrative Arc Celebrates Two Months of Superb Writing and A Cash Prize Writing Contest for 2023

    We’re excited to welcome you to join us!
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    Jan 20
    Sunrise over Lake Ontario

    Sunrise over Lake Ontario

    Cover photo for The Narrative Arc
    Go to the profile of Darren Weir
    Darren Weir
    Jan 26
    ‘Valentine’ Love-is-Love Writing Competition!

    ‘Valentine’ Love-is-Love Writing Competition!

    Cash Prizes and a Fast-Track Deal
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    Jan 12
    When Tested, Will Your Love Be Unbreakable?

    When Tested, Will Your Love Be Unbreakable?

    He thought he was destined to live a life of loneliness
    Go to the profile of May Y. Yang
    May Y. Yang
    Jan 26
    Meeting My Boyhood Celebrity Crush

    Meeting My Boyhood Celebrity Crush

    Remember when love was naive and innocent?
    Go to the profile of Darren Weir
    Darren Weir
    Jan 26
    The Homecoming Queen and The Navy Boy

    The Homecoming Queen and The Navy Boy

    A love story that lasted sixty years
    Go to the profile of Debbie LaChusa
    Debbie LaChusa
    Jan 25
    A Revision Of The Love Letter I Wrote To My Son Before He Was Born

    A Revision Of The Love Letter I Wrote To My Son Before He Was Born

    I have redefined a few terms that I didn’t understand when I wrote it
    Go to the profile of Suzanne B.
    Suzanne B.
    Jan 25
    The Unfinished Love Story

    The Unfinished Love Story

    Is it any less than love when it had no chance to live out?
    Go to the profile of Sally Prag
    Sally Prag
    Jan 24
    The One I Still Think About Decades After I Walked Away

    The One I Still Think About Decades After I Walked Away

    It’s made me miss him, writing this
    Go to the profile of Holly Biggins
    Holly Biggins
    Jan 24
    The Feral Cat and the Family Dog: A Love Story

    The Feral Cat and the Family Dog: A Love Story

    Proof that love knows no boundaries
    Go to the profile of Kendra Sparkles
    Kendra Sparkles
    Jan 18
    My little Italy

    My little Italy

    About the simplicity of loving him and his country
    Go to the profile of Ariane Malfait
    Ariane Malfait
    Jan 17
    Portraits of Melancholy

    Portraits of Melancholy

    My mother saw something it took me years to recognize.
    Go to the profile of Martha Manning, Ph.D.
    Martha Manning, Ph.D.
    Jan 15
    How I Know I’ve Found My People

    How I Know I’ve Found My People

    You had me at ‘mother fucker’ and ‘dog corpse’
    Go to the profile of Rosalie Berg
    Rosalie Berg
    Jan 14
    For Love of the Perfect Word

    For Love of the Perfect Word

    Shakespeare was the Master
    Go to the profile of Conni Walkup Hull
    Conni Walkup Hull
    Jan 14
    I’ve Loathed and Ignored Her and Despite It All, She Remains as Loyal as a Dog

    I’ve Loathed and Ignored Her and Despite It All, She Remains as Loy...

    I’m in love with a woman — the secret I’ve told no one
    Go to the profile of Judy Walker
    Judy Walker
    Jan 13
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