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Get Your Story Across the Finish Line

Have a story you want to tell and need an editor's eye to help take things to the next level? We've got you covered.

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Brendan Spiegel
Nov 22, 2024
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Earlier this year, I took on a new role launching Narratively Academy, and the most rewarding part has been getting the chance to work directly with writers — everyone from M.F.A. graduates to people who’ve never published anything before in their lives — on writing critiques. No, strike that, the most rewarding part has been when writers I’ve worked with on critiques reach back out to share how excited they are that their work is going to be published! Here are a couple recent notes that made me tear up (admittedly not a hard feat; ask anyone in my extended family of insta-criers):

“I’ve worked on this piece for years and I’m so proud to say it’s now the best thing I’ve ever written. Your feedback was so insightful, with clear, concise edits and suggestions. My story is now being published and I know 100 percent that I would not have this amazing opportunity if it wasn’t for your help. I am forever grateful.”

—Cathy Alter (“Fashion Was in My DNA, Wasn’t It?”)

“I’ve literally carried t…

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