Flash Nonfiction by Nicole Simonsen
I was, at that point in my life, an authority on nothing, except maybe seizures.
Writing and Faith
My Mother’s Mantra
Dec 07, 2015
An Outsider's Faith
Nov 30, 2015
Theme Essay by Anjali Mitter Duva
Even as I created these characters, I wondered if I had the authority to portray their beliefs.
Faith, Writing, and New Jersey Diners
Nov 30, 2015
Theme Essay by Kathy Curto
I confess: I’m a confused Catholic.
Deliberations
Nov 30, 2015
Flash Nonfiction by JLSchneider
On the last day of the trial, I suddenly remember a dream in which a voice told me the meaning of life.
After the First Cremation
Nov 23, 2015
TW Column by Steven Lewis
This year, I added a new event: the Journal Burning Bonfire.
Sanderia Faye: “I’ve Got a Lot of Swimming to Do”
Nov 04, 2015
TW Interview by Levi Cain
I just knew that, as a black woman, if I wanted to write, I needed some credentials.
We’ve Got to Move
Nov 04, 2015
Novel Excerpt by Sanderia Faye
We were going to meet every Sunday after church service, Christians and sinners alike till we got the job done.
Essaying the Body: A Look Inside
Mar 16, 2015
TW Flash Essay by Richard Hoffman
What if I’d been less inhibited? What if I’d cried out, 'Jesus, what the hell is that?'
Empathy Is Not Enough
Dec 29, 2014
Theme Essay by Laurette Folk
When people say art matters, it’s because they've been moved to act more compassionately in the world.
In Search of Small Stones
Dec 24, 2014
Theme Essay by Carla M. Wilson
Happy holidays from Talking Writing! As a gift to yourself, try the writerly 'New Year's Challenge' offered with this piece.
