HOW-TO TUESDAY: Exploring Forms in CNF: What’s a Hermit Crab Doing in My Essay?
This How-To Tuesday explores hermit crab essays: what they are, how they work. Look at great examples and start thinking about your own. Led by Rae Pagliarulo.
Upcoming Events: Where You Can Find Us
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This How-To Tuesday explores hermit crab essays: what they are, how they work. Look at great examples and start thinking about your own. Led by Rae Pagliarulo.
Five speakers will share bite-sized wisdom + practical takeaways on a topic they’re passionate about, all related to writing creative nonfiction.
In this experiential, fun, and instantly applicable workshop with Carrie Spaulding, you’ll learn principles of improv that can help you supercharge your writing.
In this workshop, no drawing skills are needed. Dive into how to start making comics, gently explore areas of resistance, and build our capacity for vulnerability.
Lisa Cooper Ellison, Melanie Brooks & Eileen Vorbach Collins discuss how giving words to hard stories help remap losses, process experiences, and explore life in the new normal after loss.
In creative nonfiction, truth is paramount, but crafting a good story is still essential. Enter the 3 C's: contrast, conflict & change. Lillie Gardner explores these elements at How-To Tuesday.
This How-To Tuesday session from Amy Monticello focuses on writing rage that enhances the insights of creative nonfiction rather than dilutes them.
It's HippoCamp Online Weekend 2026! Two days of CNF-focused sessions, panels, and readings. Join us for one or all events. 30+ speakers, experts & authors.
Five speakers share bite-sized wisdom + practical takeaways on a craft topic related to CNF.
In a supportive, encouraging environment, participants will then engage in short, guided writing exercises designed to draft personal stories in letter form.