Narratively
stands as a distinctive digital publication dedicated to showcasing extraordinary true stories from everyday lives that might otherwise remain untold. With a strong emphasis on immersive storytelling techniques, this platform creates a space where readers can experience the depth and richness of human experiences through meticulously crafted narrative nonfiction.
The types of subjects you can expect to write about include:- Deep dives that provide Narratively’s signature longform pieces featuring ambitious reporting and epic journeys following subjects through months or years.
- Memoir pieces that offer intimate takes on one-of-a-kind personal experiences through dramatic, active scenes rather than internal reflection.
- Stories of “secret lives” that bring readers into slices of life they normally wouldn’t have access to, featuring both reported profiles and first-person essays.
- Personals, which focus on surprising first-person narratives about a single moment, day, week or summer that “changed everything,” delivered in a shorter format (1,000-1,500 words).
- Occasional writing contests with specific themes.
emphasizes true narrative structure – stories with clear beginnings, middles, and endings that unfold cinematically through vivid scenes and sensory details.For writers considering this publication, they recommend thoroughly reviewing their “
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before submission. Notably, Narratively does not accept fiction, poetry, or opinion pieces – only non-fiction is allowed.
Advantages of writing for Narratively- Your work receives exposure on a platform celebrated for its literary approach to true stories.
- Your story has potential to be developed into TV, film, or podcast projects, generating additional creative and financial opportunities.
- You gain association with a publication that values depth and narrative craftsmanship.
- You connect to a community of writers dedicated to immersive storytelling techniques.
The payNarratively pays $300 per piece for their Personals submissions, but other sections’ rates aren’t specifically disclosed.
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