Join us to celebrate the publication of Creative Nonfiction's spring issue, #63: How We Teach, and True Story #7, "Take Your Son to Work Day" by Andrew Maynard. Mix and mingle with CNF contributors, editors, and staff, enjoy snacks and drinks, and browse a wide selection of discounted magazines, books, and back issues. And, check […]
After 156 years as a social incubator in a largely segregated city, the improbably successful Schenley High School was controversially closed in 2011. This spring, The Schenley Experiment (Amazon affiliate link) breathes life back into Schenley, telling the story of Pittsburgh and its public school district—of race, class, ethnicity, and collaboration—through the prism of its oldest […]
A great interview session will give you the in-depth information you need to create fully realized characters and narratives in your writing. Whether you're just starting out or are in the midst of research for your writing, veteran radio and television host Paul Guggenheimer can help you practice and perfect interview techniques that will help […]
Help us make room on our shelves for new work! Browse magazine back issues, T-shirts, mugs, and literary journals at deeply discounted prices. It’s a great opportunity to diversify your reading list, as well as to snag some CNF* swag! *The Creative Nonfiction Foundation is located one block off Penn Avenue, between Winebiddle and S. […]
Spend a day focusing on your writing, and leave with the tools and motivation that will keep you writing even after the class is over. Whether you're feeling stuck on a current project or looking to start something new, this workshop can help you find the specific writing strategies that work best for you. Through […]
*Indicates accessible restroom Silver Eye Center for Photography* 4808 Penn Ave. 6 - 10pm Past Present Future: Western Pennsylvania's People and Places Past Present Future explores and celebrates the history, current moment, and future of photography in Pittsburgh. Spanning over 100 years of image making in the region, the exhibition features over 100 photographs and […]
We're transforming Creative Nonfiction into an enchanting faraway land. Spanish guitar will set the mood, and local diviners will be on hand to give tarot readings.* Mediterranean bites and live readings from True Story #10: "Tarot of Transformation" will take you out of Pittsburgh and on a thrilling one-night adventure! Looking for a little writing […]
