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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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  • 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!
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    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.
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    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!
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    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
    Go to the profile of Amy Sea
    Amy Sea
    Feb 3
    In Search of the Elusive White Squirrel

    In Search of the Elusive White Squirrel

    No, it is NOT an albino
    Go to the profile of Darren Weir
    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
    Go to the profile of Sally Prag
    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
    Go to the profile of Debra Groves Harman, MEd
    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
    Go to the profile of Christine Schoenwald
    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
    Go to the profile of MaryClare StFrancis, M.A.
    MaryClare StFrancis, M.A.
    Feb 3
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    The Paper Palace—Love it or Hate it?

    The Paper Palace—Love it or Hate it?

    If you’ve read this book, you probably have a strong view
    Go to the profile of Elise Chidley
    Elise Chidley
    Feb 4
    Of Autumn Leaves and Caterpillars

    Of Autumn Leaves and Caterpillars

    We’re having some fun now, folks!
    Go to the profile of Conni Walkup Hull
    Conni Walkup Hull
    Feb 4
    For Thirty Years I’ve Ignored My Neighbour

    For Thirty Years I’ve Ignored My Neighbour

    It turns out he’s lovely
    Go to the profile of Elena J
    Elena J
    Feb 4
    A Valentine Promise Kept

    A Valentine Promise Kept

    On a faraway beach
    Go to the profile of Nitin Dangwal
    Nitin Dangwal
    Feb 4
    Love Has a Mind of Its Own

    Love Has a Mind of Its Own

    Love is not determined by other people—feelings don’t follow scripts & rules
    Go to the profile of Stephanie Parry
    Stephanie Parry
    Feb 3
    The Glory Days of Business Travel Are Long Gone

    The Glory Days of Business Travel Are Long Gone

    The tale of an unglamorous business trip
    Go to the profile of Jocelyn G
    Jocelyn G
    Feb 3
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