Creative Nonfiction Newsletter
for Serious Writers & Readers

CONTENTS

--Newsletter Updates and Bloopers
--Subscription Sale
--Anatomy of Baseball News and Updates
--Save the Date: Pittsburgh in October
--Summer Workshops, Festivals and Seminars
--CNF's Ever-Expanding Social Network
--Mentoring Program
--Advertising

OUR FIFTEENTH YEAR FOR $15!

CNF turns 15 this year, and to celebrate this milestone, we are offering new subscribers the opportunity to purchase our 15th year (3 issues of CNF) for only $15!*

Note: this offer is valid only until the Fourth of July.

Take advantage of this deal today, and your subscription will begin with Issue 35--The Best Creative Nonfiction, Vol. 2 (a $15.95 value alone), arriving in mailboxes later this summer.

Don't let this pass you by. Subscribe today and help ensure another 15 fantastic years of Creative Nonfiction.

*This offer available to U.S. subscribers only.

WHO KNEW BASEBALL WAS SO POPULAR?

Father's Day is right around the corner, and we know what you're thinking: What do you get for the man who has everything? Well, we here at CNF have always believed that there is no better present than a book (except maybe a journal subscription). And, as luck would have it, we have the perfect book for your dad: Anatomy of Baseball.

This book, published by SMU Press in April, has been getting rave reviews everywhere, from bloggers to book reviewers. Heck, even Major League Baseball has taken notice. In fact, if you happen to be lucky enough to be attending the MLB All-Star game as a VIP (now, that would be a great Father's Day present!), then you'll be receiving a free copy of Anatomy of Baseball in your VIP gift basket.

Won't be attending? No matter--you can always pick up a copy in CNF's online bookstore.

Finally, if you're going to be in Salem, Massachusetts, on June 28, stop into Cornerstone Books at 1 pm. Anatomy contributors Katherine A. Powers, Elizabeth Bobrick, and J. D. Scrimgeour will be reading selections from the book. If you're nice, they might even autograph a copy for you.

412 GETS A MAKEOVER

After a brief hiatus, the literary event formally known as 412: The Pittsburgh Creative Nonfiction Literary Festival is back this year with a new name and some new ideas. The all-new Creative Nonfiction Writers' Conference will be held in Pittsburgh October 2-4, 2008.

This year's theme--science and technology--is inspired by CNF's longtime home, Pittsburgh, a city whose social and economic life has always been intertwined with science and technological innovation.

Events include a reading, an evening with Lawrence Krauss, and panels with Corey Powell, Virginia Morell, and CNF's own Lee Gutkind.

A series of intensive writing workshops will also be offered. Topics covered will include writing dialogue, book proposals, query letters, research and writing about science and technology themes. Manuscript reviews will also be offered.

Stay tuned for more details.

SUMMER GLOBE-TROTTING WITH THE GODFATHER

Ah, the life of a creative nonfiction writer. Over the next couple of months, CNF's Lee Gutkind will be covering a good bit of Europe, spreading the CNF message. So, whether you're backpacking, looking for an excuse to travel, or simply hoping to sharpen your writing skills this summer, be sure to pay Lee a visit:

July 13-26, 2008
Prague Summer Writing Workshops, Prague, Czech Republic
For more information, click here.

August 12-14, 2008
Creative Nonfiction Seminar, Bar-Ilan University, Jerusalem, Israel
For more information, please contact Judy Labensohn at judylabensohn[at]gmail.com.

MYSPACE AND FACEBOOK AND BLOGS, OH MY

As we mentioned above, CNF is making a real effort to keep up with the information age. And that's why, in an attempt to allow you, our readers, the ability to integrate CNF into all aspects of your online life, we are proud to announce that we now have MySpace and Facebook pages. So, if you keep an active profile on either site, please stop by and befriend us.

In other techie news, the Godfather continues to blog away. Check out his newest entry here, and feel free to post a comment.

The more attention his blog gets, the more likely Lee is to blog and to blog often. So, let's give the Godfather more reasons to speak out.

CNF'S NO RESIDENCY WRITING PROGRAM

As the heat index rises and the humidity levels reach ridiculous levels, now is the perfect time to stay in doors and write. Whether you are a novice writer looking to learn about the art of creative nonfiction or a seasoned pro looking to polish and publish a finished manuscript, CNF's Mentoring Program is flexible and can be tailored to help you with all of your creative nonfiction needs.

Our program teams you with one of our experienced mentors to help you accomplish your writing goals. This summer, make an investment in your writing career!