A roundtable led by Danny Cherry Jr.

Narrative nonfiction is an artform that combines rigorous research and exploration of a real life event with fiction writing techniques. It’s an artform that relies on the writer having the ability to take what could be a bland headline and cull forth the fantastical elements of it in a way that is relevant, riveting, and revelatory.

In this roundtable, Danny Cherry, Jr. will talk writers through his process by breaking down one of his narrative nonfiction stories, Mark Essex: The fires we ignore. We encourage you to read the essay ahead of the roundtable to best participate.

He’ll answer questions about researching, outlining, finding ideas, or whatever else participants have for him. There will also be free flowing conversation about the topic.

About Danny

Danny writes political and personal essays; op-eds; novels; narrative nonfiction; and short stories. His debut novel, Pike Boys, is releasing January 22, 2024 and available for pre-order now.

His short story, Brief Life Story of Lila (published originally by Fiyah Lit Mag) was added to the Locus Magazine recommended reading list for 2023, as well as the BEST AMERICAN SCI-FI & FANTASY 2023 notable stories list.

Non-fiction publications: Buzzfeed News, Politico, The Daily Beast, Truly*Adventurous, Transformation Magazine, Ploughshares, & Antigravity Magazine.

Fiction: X- ray Lit Mag, Fiyah Lit Mag, Apex Magazine, and Hexagon Magazine.