The NonfictioNOW Conference is a regular gathering of over 400 nonfiction writers, teachers, and students from around the world in an effort to explore the past, present, and future of nonfiction. Panels and readings highlight the myriad forms of nonfiction, from the video essay and graphic essays, to the memoir, lyric essay, and literary journalism. Past keynote speakers have included Alison Bechdel, Rebecca Solnit, Pico Iyer, Lauren Slater, Richard Rodriguez, and Tim Flannery among others.

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