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About the Genre
What is Creative Nonfiction?
Dive in with CNF Founder and Editor, Lee Gutkind
Creative Nonfiction magazine defines the genre simply, succinctly, and accurately as “true stories well told.” And that, in essence, is what creative nonfiction is all about.
In some ways, creative nonfiction is like jazz—it’s a rich mix of flavors, ideas, and techniques, some newly invented and others as old as writing itself.
Recent News
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February 14, 2023
An Extraordinary Centennial
Read more about Edward Lueders, a remarkable and unacknowledged creative nonfiction pioneer, and why we should all celebrate a most significant Valentine’s Day with him.
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January 16, 2023
So…What’s the Story?
Those of you who have been long-time readers of Creative Nonfiction, will know that every issue from the first to the 78th —from 1994 to 2022—leads with my “What’s the Story” column.
True Story
Each pocket-size issue our monthly mini-magazine showcases one exceptional longform essay by one exceptional writer.
