In Kristopher Jansma's “The Jejune Cruise," a man suffering a heartbreak boards a cruise ship & finds himself in the company of a child wearing sunglasses that she claims can control people’s minds. To read an interview with the author and buy the issue, visit: bit.ly/4u5LGZ9 #shortstories #reading

We're looking forward to seeing all of our readers, writers, teachers, students & supporters at #AWP26 in Baltimore! Come visit us at the Bookfair at Table #964.

One Story is seeking a paid apprentice to join our team from September 2026 to May 2027. The apprentice will have a chance to learn about all aspects of a literary organization, including the editorial process, grant writing, and online educational programming. For details visit: bit.ly/4ui1R5R

✨TICKETS ON SALE NOW for One Story's Literary Debutante Ball, honoring Lauren Groff & celebrating our 2026 Debutantes! Join us April 24th for the literary event of the season, featuring books, specialty cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing. For complete details visit: bit.ly/4q90Jhl

Applications for One Story's 2026 Summer Writers' Conference are due MARCH 11TH! Join us July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City. Scholarships for NYC Area BIPOC writers available. To find out more visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN #writing #creativewriting #writingclasses #writingconference #fiction

Only a few spots left for our FREE March 1st Write-In! Join us for an afternoon of quiet, community writing in this beautiful space in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Bring a work in progress or use one of our generative writing prompts to get some new words on the page. Registration required: bit.ly/4kpXl0A

A note from @shanders.bsky.social on her upcoming fiction workshop running April 14-May 19: bit.ly/4rzTCQ2

Use Coupon Code BLIZZARD & save 30% on our Series and Self-Guided Classes! 2026 Craft Lecture Series (Feb-Nov) Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) Revise w. Hannah Tinti (Self-Guided) Hit Submit w. Lena Valencia (Self-Guided) Build Your Collection w. Patrick Ryan (Self-Guided) Visit bit.ly/4rzM4xn for details

Get ready for One Story issue #334, "The Jejune Cruise" by Kristopher Jansma, coming to mailboxes on Feb. 26th! #reading #litmag #fiction #shortstories #readers #unboxing

Only 10 spots left for our FREE Write-In on Sunday March 1st, 3-5 pm at this beautiful light-filled room in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Join us for 2 hours of quiet writing time. Bring a work in progress or start from scratch: we'll provide the writing prompts. Visit bit.ly/4kpXl0A & sign up today!

Last chance for our 2/22 SUNDAY SHORTS (reading session + author visit) with @lenavalencia.bsky.social! In "Fear Itself" by Katie Coyle, three teenage girls learn about obsession, jealousy, and revenge after meeting a haunted wax figure of a long-deceased president. Visit bit.ly/48ggFaO for details.

This 4 week craft class with Susanna Daniel explores how to ethically & respectfully blend fact & fiction to find our most authentic, authoritative & engaging narrative voice. Class begins March 17. To find out more visit: bit.ly/4rsKMnK #writingclasses #writing #autofiction

Join us for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City. Over 5 days, writers will participate in workshops led by Manuel Gonzales, Victoria Redel, or Hannah Tinti & attend craft lectures & panels. Application deadline=March 11. For details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN

Rachel Khong talks about how she wrote One Story issue #333, "Colors from Elsewhere," in an interview with Contributing Editor Will Allison. To read more, visit bit.ly/4abNtCX. #writingadvice #writing #fiction

It's time for another SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, students meet once a month to read a past issue from our archives together, followed by a discussion & visit from the author or editor. Our next read is 2/22: "Fear Itself" by Katie Coyle! Details: bit.ly/48ggFaO

In this six-week advanced fiction workshop with @shanders.bsky.social, each participant will workshop a short story or novel excerpt. Tuition includes a 30 min one-on-one with the instructor. Applications due March 3. For details visit bit.ly/4rzTCQ2. #writing #writingworkshop #writingclasses

📝 Join us for a free Write-In on March 1 from 3–5pm ET in Gowanus, Brooklyn! This event is totally free, but RSVP is required. Space is limited to 30 participants. Register here: bit.ly/4kpXl0A

📕In this four-week reading group, author Steve Almond will guide you through John Williams's quietly remarkable novel STONER as a manual for honing your writing and a tool for self-reflection. March 2-23. For details on the class visit: bit.ly/4th0pA1. #readinggroup #reading #johnwilliamsstoner

Join us this Saturday Feb. 7th at 4 pm ET for a craft lecture on Character with Ayşe Papatya Bucak! This lecture can be taken individually or as part of our lecture series. For more details visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE #writing #writingclasses #craftlecture #writingcraft

Last chance to sign up for WORD GENERATOR with Libby Flores! Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0 #writingclasses #writing #generative

✨We are thrilled to announce the 2026 One Story Literary Debutantes: Senaa Ahmad, Lily Berlin Dodd, Stephen Fishbach, Cay Kim & Lior Torenberg. These 5 debut writers will be celebrated at the Literary Deb Ball April 24, 2026 in Brooklyn. Tickets on sale Feb. 26th. Visit bit.ly/4q90Jhl for details✨

Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to boost writing productivity. Over 6 sessions, students will crank out new pages and receive in-class feedback. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration and motivation. For details visit: bit.ly/4qrLPE0

Use Coupon Code SNOWDAY26 & Save 35% on Four Upcoming Classes TODAY ONLY: Write With One Story (starts tonight! 1/26-1/30) bit.ly/4pbSGQj Word Generator with Libby Flores (2/5-3/19) bit.ly/4qrLPE0 2026 Craft Lecture Series (Feb-Nov) bit.ly/3YRhhPE Sunday Shorts (Jan-June) bit.ly/48ggFaO

Applications are open for One Story's 2026 Writers' Conference, taking place July 27-31 at Poets House in New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. Applications due: March 11. For complete details visit: bit.ly/49AoTfN

We’re seeking paid interns to join our team for the summer (June–August). Interns will gain experience in all aspects of a small nonprofit literary publisher, including reading submissions, assisting with educational programming, social media, and more. Visit bit.ly/3NwPYId to learn more.

In One Story's new issue, Rachel Khong’s “Colors from Elsewhere,” a young woman’s miscarriage leads to an unexpected revelation about her past that calls into question everything she believes about herself and presents her with a decision she never imagined she’d have to make. bit.ly/4abNtCX

Join our Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social for 5 days of generative writing Jan 26- 30! One Story Authors & Editors will each host a live writing session with an original writing exercise. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details.

Get ready for One Story issue #333, "Colors from Elsewhere" by Rachel Khong, coming to mailboxes on January 22nd! #reading #litmags #fiction #shortstories #readers #unboxing

Word Generator with Libby Flores is an exercise-intensive course designed to “unstick” writers struggling to start or continue new projects, boosting writing productivity. Designed for writers of all levels looking for inspiration & motivation. Signup at: bit.ly/4qrLPE0. #writing #writingclasses

Join One Story Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social & 5 One Story authors & editors for a generative fiction boot camp. Sessions will run 7-8 pm ET January 26-30, but the course can also be taken asynchronously. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details. #writing #writingexercises #writingclasses

In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author @arlaina.bsky.social, each participant will workshop one short story or novel excerpt. This class explores the writing process in a fun and supportive environment. For registration & details, visit bit.ly/4auzl9n #writing #writingclasses

Joy Deva Baglio talks about how she wrote One Story issue #332, "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering," in an interview with Contributing Editor Karen Friedman. To read more, visit bit.ly/48IYtrO #writing #writingadvice #shortstories

LAST CHANCE to sign up for SUNDAY SHORTS! In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives. First read is Jan 11th with Gina Chung! Visit bit.ly/48ggFaO 4 details

One Story is pleased to announce our 2026 Adina Talve-Goodman Fellow: A. Artemis Chen. The finalists for the 2026 Fellowship were: Vaneeza Sohail Alex Talgar Anita Vijayakumar Chris Wu Congrats to A. Artemis Chen and to the finalists! To read the full announcement, visit: bit.ly/3YszrHv

In this six-week fiction workshop with One Story author and novelist @arlaina.bsky.social, you'll meet on Zoom each Tuesday night from January 20 to February 24. Tuition includes a 30-minute independent virtual meeting with the instructor. For details visit: bit.ly/47WL25J

Watch 8 One Story authors discuss the craft of fiction! This year’s lecturers are Ayşe Papatya Bucak, Lior Torenberg, Chris Vanjonack, Jenn Alandy Trahan, Puloma Ghosh, Talia Lakshmi Kolluri, Stephen Fishbach, and Francesca Lia Block. For more info or sign up for the series visit bit.ly/3YRhhPE

✨Writing advice for the New Year, from One Story's 2025 Authors: Lauren K. Watel, Randy F. Nelsen, Nini Berndt, Achy Obejas, Dino Enrique Piacentini, Weike Wang, Owen Egerton, Gemma Clarke, Lauren Acampora, Sam Dunnington, Senaa Ahmad & Joy Deva Baglio! Check out their stories at: bit.ly/4aGrC8w

Like many nonprofits, this time of year is crucial for One Story. We hope you'll include us in your end of year giving plans. Visit bit.ly/4pgekTG to donate today. One Story is Your Story! #nonprofits #literature #writingcommunity #donate

Whoa. This amazing story by @joybaglio.bsky.social in @onestorymag.bsky.social whose curation just seems unerring.

Join One Story Co-Founder & Publisher @mbatcha.bsky.social & 5 One Story authors & editors for a generative fiction boot camp Jan 26- 30. This year’s instructors will be @kermichele.bsky.social, Maggie Love, @lenavalencia.bsky.social, Hannah Tinti & J. L. Zhang. Visit bit.ly/4pbSGQj for details

In this class led by @lenavalencia.bsky.social, One Story’s director of educational programming, students will meet once a month to read a past issue of One Story from our archives, followed by a conversation with either the author or the editor of the issue. Sign up today! bit.ly/48ggFaO

It's not too late to send One Story to your favorite reader for just $15! For details visit: bit.ly/3Xg61LT #holidaygifts #reading #shortstories

We’re excited to welcome J.L. Zhang to the One Story team as our Assistant Director!

❄️ Holiday Sale: Give One Story for $15! This season, we're offering 12 Issues of One Story for only $15 (Digital Gift Card Included). For details visit bit.ly/3Xg61LT%E2%9... #holidaysale #holiday #holidaygifts #reading #shortstories

What do you do when your best friend is about to leave for college and it feels like the world is ending? Take a road trip together to a place called "The End of the World," of course! Buckle up for an emotional ride with our Teen Writing Contest winner, Claire-Emmanuelle Boucher. bit.ly/4pYHnw0

My short story “We Are Sorry For Your Suffering” - a sci-fi epistolary tale about the end of the world - is the December issue of @onestorymag.bsky.social! Read an excerpt and an interview with me (and/or order a copy!) here. It’s surprisingly hopeful! one-story.com/product/we-a...

In One Story's new issue, @joybaglio.bsky.social's "We Are Sorry for Your Suffering," a collectively conscious AI confronts the destruction they caused while raising a child in a post-apocalyptic world. To read an interview with the author and buy the issue, visit: bit.ly/48IYtrO #shortstories

🎁$15 for 12 months of One Story! Printed Gift Cards are available until December 17th. Get your favorite reader a gift they'll appreciate all year! bit.ly/3Xg61LT #holidaygift #hoidaygiftguide #reading #shortstories

Get ready for One Story issue #332 "We Are Sorry For Your Suffering" by @joybaglio.bsky.social, coming to mailboxes December 18th! #reading #shortstories #unboxing

One Story's archive holds over 330 past issues, including #187, "A Good Problem to Have" by B.J. Novak! bit.ly/4oP3IuA #reading #shortstories #behindthescenes #litmag #indiepublishing