New at true! Writers Chris Campanioni and Richard Scott Larson discuss the processes of their memoirs, touching on topics such as the secrecy of observation, fluidity versus intentional disruption of time in narrative, and horror films as comfort and also construct. buff.ly/zfVZX3r

New at true! Katelynn Humbles contemplates the purpose of intermingling self with reporting: "Before I publish anything personal, I consider, 'Why am I sharing this? What purpose does it serve for the reader?'"

New at true! In looking back at how two authors wrote about human rights atrocities, Georgie Archer offers a perspective on the risks and rewards of reaching an intended audience. www.truemag.org

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New at true. How the movie "Smoke" gave Tricia Patras pause to consider how writing renders the passage of time.

Have you checked out what's been going on at true? Read some of our latest, then head on over to Submittable and send in your nonfiction craft essay, book review, or interview: buff.ly/xZKH04z. We're open until May 1.

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Up now at true. Winner of the 2024 Proximity Essay Prize, this reflection on dwindling memory by Marcia Gregorio Roberts. Read it at truemag.org/2025/02/07/a....

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Founded in 2014, true was originally the blog for Proximity, which went on hiatus (like many lit mags) during the pandemic. Read about our comeback. truemag.org/2023/08/25/t...

Check out our contributors' and editors' favorite reads from 2024. What nonfiction did YOU read last year that you're still thinking about? truemag.org/2024/12/20/2...

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