Wednesdays, May 17th-June 21st, 7-9:15pm ET (Zoom)
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 10th
In this six-week workshop with One Story author Shannon Sanders (Issue #263, “The Everest Society“), each participant will workshop a short story or novel excerpt and engage in craft exercises including close readings of published short fiction. Workshop discussions will focus on elements of fiction such as story structure, character development, exposition, and dialogue, giving each participant practical revision ideas that prepare them to submit their work for publication. The class will meet on Zoom from 7-9:15 PM each Wednesday night from May 17 through June 21. There is a 30-minute independent conference with the instructor included with the tuition.
This workshop is open to fiction writers 21 years of age and older. The deadline to apply for the workshop is Wednesday, April 10th at 11:59pm ET. Please send in your application, which should consist of a personal statement and a manuscript (either a short story or novel excerpt of 5000 words or less) of what you would like to workshop, via Submittable. No short story excerpts, please.
We are seeking writers who are looking to hone their craft and are excited to learn from each other and the instructor in an intimate and supportive environment. Workshop participants will be selected based on the strength of their writing sample and personal statement.
About Shannon Sanders:
Shannon Sanders is a Black writer and attorney. Her debut short story collection,Company, is forthcoming from Graywolf Press in fall 2023. Her short fiction has appeared inOne Story,TriQuarterly,Electric Literature,Joyland, and elsewhere, and has received a PEN/Robert J. Dau Short Story Prize for Emerging Writers. She lives near Washington, DC with her husband and three sons.
There is a non-refundable $10 application fee. Detailed application guidelines follow in this application.
For more information on the workshop and what it entails, please visit our website.
The One Story Summer Writers' Conference will take place online July 23rd-30th. The deadline to apply for the conference is April 12th. There is a non-refundable $20 application fee. All submissions must be sent through Submittable. All applicants will be notified of acceptance by late May.
We are seeking applicants who are excited about a career in fiction writing and ready for a fun and productive week. Applicants will be chosen based on the strength of their writing sample and their personal statement. The Conference is open to fiction writers 21 years of age and older. For more information about the conference and what it entails, visit our website.
One Story is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join its team. The Marketing Coordinator will work closely with our executive director on all aspects related to circulation of our magazine and growth of our organization. The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for creating, testing, and implementing viable communications strategies to expand One Story’s reach in the literary world and beyond through social media, email marketing, paid advertising, and direct mail. As this is an entry-level position, training and mentoring will be a large part of the first six months of employment.
This is a part-time, hourly position (18 hours a week, $22/hr). Candidates should reside within commuting distance from our office in Gowanus, Brooklyn, as they will need to come into the office at least once a week.
Responsibilities over time will include:
- managing direct mail campaigns and subscription drives, including our annual Holiday Gift subscription drive
- testing and managing renewal strategies
- overseeing our membership program and subscriber base
- maintaining our wordpress database
- pulling subscriber lists and ensuring that weekly mailings of back issues, thank you letters, and gift notifications are completed
- managing our social media presence
- conducting email marketing campaigns
- lending support at our annual Literary Debutante Ball
- assisiting with grant tracking and donor relationships
- documenting all marketing processes
Prerequisites:
- Demonstrated interest and involvement in the literary community
- Enthusiastic about One Story’s mission to support the artform of short story and the authors who write them
- Social media proficiency
- Excellent copywriting skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and sense of punctuality
- The ability to work closely with a small team in a shared office space
- A Bachelor’s degree
Not required, but good to have:
- Experience in marketing or working for a nonprofit organization
- Working knowledge of website analytics tools
- Experience with Canva, Photoshop, and/or Adobe Express
This position is ideal for an individual interested in marketing and nonprofit management to gain experience working on a small, dedicated team of passionate individuals.
About One Story:
One Story, Inc. celebrates contemporary literary short stories and publishes, educates, and mentors the authors who write them. We believe that the short story is a necessary art form; that all authors should be treated equally; that the practice of writing fiction has value; and that community is essential. To put these beliefs into action, we publish two single-story magazines, offer innovative and affordable online craft classes to writers at all levels, and connect readers with writers.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via Submittable no later than 11:59pm ET on Sunday, April 30th. Questions can be directed to jobs@one-story.com
One Story Inc. is committed to inclusivity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, marital status, parental status, military service, or disability. People of color, disabled people, veterans, and LGBTQIA people are strongly encouraged to apply.
We’re seeking paid interns to join our team for the summer (June–August). Interns will gain experience in all aspects of a small nonprofit literary publisher, including reading submissions, assisting with educational programming, social media, and more.
This position is approximately 10 hours per week starting mid-June and ending mid-August. An exact schedule will be determined upon hiring, but interns should plan on spending one day a week in the One Story offices in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The rest of the work can be done remotely.
Applicants should be current students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program based in the United States and will need to be within commuting distance from our offices. They should also have a demonstrated interest in the art form of the short story. We offer a stipend of $1200.
Applications consist of a cover letter and CV and must be submitted via Submittable by Wednesday, April 5th.
One Story Inc. is committed to inclusivity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, nationality, marital status, parental status, military service, or disability. People of color, disabled people, veterans, and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.