We are a magazine of personal essays that explore life lessons, self-discovery and the raw truths that come from overcoming adversity. We work with a diverse range of writers to give our readers a real & raw insight into the human condition.
Why subscribe?
Free subscribers receive regular authentic personal essays and access to KTHT community chats.
Become a paid subscriber and get full access to:
Extraordinary Essays (some stories are too powerful or personal to be free).
Early Access to Select Essays (be the first to read some of our most powerful essays — two weeks before anyone else).
Monthly Newsletter for Paid Subscribers:
Behind-the-Scenes Insights — A look at key chats from the month.
Writing Focus — A focus on a particular aspect of personal essay writing.
Subscriber Q&As — Answering subscriber or writer questions.
Editorial Reflection — A short personal note from one of us about something we learned.
Interviews with authors.
Curating essays — Diana and May will pick a handful of essays to showcase.
Behind-the-Scenes Writer-Editor Chat
There is a dedicated space for paid subscribers and writers to chat. Providing a behind the scenes look inside the workings of the magazine.
There will be discussions about such things as what makes an essay stand out, common pitfalls, and real-time insights from editors and writers.
Every so often, we will offer exclusive writing prompts.
There will be weekly structured chats with specific themes. Subscribers can ask writers/editors questions in real time.
5. Archive Access
Our free stories change to paywall status after six weeks. Paid subscribers are given full access to ALL past essays.
6. Writing Mentorship for Monthly Paid or Founder
Struggling with essay structure or truth in storytelling? Our mentorship program offers guidance and support to help writers craft compelling personal essays with clarity and impact.
Diana and May have been writing and editing personal essays for many years and want to share what they have learned with you!
We understand that our readers, or often writers and with this in mind, our mentorship program - available to all yearly paid or founder subscribers, will focus on key aspects of writing personal essays and creative nonfiction.
Crafting compelling personal essays
Balancing truth in creative nonfiction
Structuring narratives with a strong arc
Effectively working with memories in storytelling
How to use reflection effectively
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