Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap ...

Ever thought about writing non-fiction, be it an essay, a memoir or even a brief snapshot of your life? Why not take the leap ...

Stephen Harrigan explores his own Catholic boyhood in Texas—and the prophecy left behind by a Portuguese prophet girl—in a ...

The bodies of children, Clare thought, have the same grace as plants: They sprawl and reach and bend, they help themselves to ...

‘Sometimes, writing a personal essay feels like a constant argument about place,” writes Ockham-shortlisted novelist Tina Makereti in her first collection of nonfiction – essays, speeches ...

The cottage museum dedicated to Robert Louis Stevenson is at risk of decay, with renovation costs estimated at $2 million.

When John D’Agata wrote the book “Lifespan of a Fact,” he never expected to see a version of the story on stage. Both he and ...

Reading Joan Didion’s posthumously published new book feels like eavesdropping on private marital conversations. It’s ...

The proposal's abstract (or summary) should be no more than 300 words. Abstracts are due by October 31. Kindly note that ...

The Washington Post’s longtime book critic Michael Dirda took a break from reading, then delved into some favorites and new ...