We created MAYBORN for narrative writers and students in the Southwest, and for those who love to read. It’s a place where the known and not-yet-known can gather side by side, sharing nonfiction stories—and how they got them.
MAYBORN’s purpose is to enhance the quality of nonfiction writing, encourage innovation, and inspire a culture of storytelling among journalists in the Southwest. When a student’s writing appears next to that of a Shacochis or a Momaday, it better be good. “Now our students won’t be satisfied until they too harness that power,” says Getschow. “They will always be on the quest. They’ve gotten a taste for good writing.”
Come inside and share the mystery—and, oh yeah, the misery—of narrative writing with us … WHERE REAL STORIES COME ALIVE.
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Dear Literary Journalists and Storytellers,
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I am pleased that the Mayborn continues to offer unprecedented opportunities to writers, both experienced and aspiring writers, to engage with one another in an ongoing effort to become better at their craft. I especially appreciate Ron Johnson for creating this site, George Getschow, the Mayborn Writer-in-Residence, Cathy Booth Thomas, editor of MAYBORN magazine and so many others who make this entire narrative journalism experience worthwhile.
Mitch Land, PhD
Director, Mayborn Graduate School of Journalism
I invite you to read and comment on the collection of compelling stories, interviews and narratives in our new MAYBORN magazine. And while you’re at it, check out the literary pieces in TEN SPURS, the “best of the best” of the Mayborn Conference. There’s much to talk about, and I’m ready to talk.
George Getschow
Writer-in-Residence
The Mayborn Literary Nonfiction Writers Conference of the Southwest