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Sexy Surprising Stories in Our Writing Competition Love-is-Love at The Narrative Arc
Sexy Surprising Stories in Our Writing Competition Love-is-Love at The Narrative Arc
It’s time for an update!
Debra Groves Harman, MEd
Jan 30
The Narrative Arc Celebrates Its First Month!
The Narrative Arc Celebrates Its First Month!
With 100 or so of Medium’s best writers, we’re delighted to thank you for joining us! Thank you for a great rollout.
Debra Groves Harman, MEd
Dec 17, 2022
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!
Debra Groves Harman, MEd
Jan 20
If You’re Driving Across the Country, Should You Remove All Your Bumper Stickers?
If You’re Driving Across the Country, Should You Remove All Your Bumper Stickers?
Bumper stickers are from another era and yet, here they are again
Amy Sea
Feb 3
In Search of the Elusive White Squirrel
In Search of the Elusive White Squirrel
No, it is NOT an albino
Darren Weir
Feb 4
The Expat ̶L̶i̶f̶e̶ Lie: Gaslit Into Hating Their Own Country
The Expat ̶L̶i̶f̶e̶ Lie: Gaslit Into Hating Their Own Country
The story of a family who returned home after twenty-five years abroad
Sally Prag
Feb 4
Melissa Smells Like Ass
Melissa Smells Like Ass
‘Ass’ I can handle but it was her disloyalty that turned me against her
Debra Groves Harman, MEd
Feb 3
My Mother Failed Me By Not Telling Me About the Glories of David Cassidy
My Mother Failed Me By Not Telling Me About the Glories of David Cassidy
I had to find out for myself
Christine Schoenwald
Feb 3
A Seemingly Small Act of Violence Ruined a New Teacher’s Career
A Seemingly Small Act of Violence Ruined a New Teacher’s Career
Sometimes people don’t get second chances
MaryClare StFrancis, M.A.
Feb 3
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