A Hard Look at Home: On the Paradoxes of Place Author’s Memo I was born in Huntington, a small town...
Autoethnographic Writing
Whether short-form or long-form, personal memoir or speculative fiction, The AutoEthnographer seeks to publish your evocative expressions of the cultural made personal.
As two authors/playwrights exploring this small island on the East Coast of Canada, we write to share our own experiences and perspectives.
“Answering the Call of Conscience in the Call Out Culture” continues my accounting of, and critical reflection on, the ethical and political dimensions of having been falsely accused of sexual assault online.
After 34 years of monogamy I entered the dating app world and began writing the first weekend I was single. This is story of my experience.
What this essay tries to capture is both the wonder and the inherent horror in potty training.
"Sookie was never meant to be my support dog. The subject of this autoethnographic literary nonfiction, I rescued her when I was 17 years old and it was by far the best decision I have ever made."
"The Christening Gown' is an autoethnographic exploration of the significance of a family heirloom for an Irish Catholic family in the USA."
What is my responsibility as a trans feminine person when the human-induced strain on the planet is the driver of the climate crisis?
This work shows that the benefits of reading multiple texts, each from a different perspective provides opportunities for students.
"I wrote Asha’s story to give voice to all the women in rural Bangladesh who cannot speak out against their abusers or society."
Story-worlds were magical—they transported me to different places where I’d meet new people, and learn about their lives in visceral ways.
"This essay on bodily autonomy specifically discusses abortion access and rights in the United States and Canada, and the politics that often follow."