We listen
Relaxed interviews make room for the moments and voices that matter.
Creative nonfiction · New York & beyond
A life, listened to. A story, beautifully told.
Anecdotes NYC creates literary stories shaped from real memories, through warm conversations and thoughtful writing.
Your memories, shaped with care
More than a record of what happened.
We listen for the details, humor, and feeling that make a person’s story distinctly their own. Then we shape those memories into creative nonfiction with an emotional life on the page.
Explore our approach →A personal, story-first process
Conversation becomes craft.
Every project begins with listening and moves through writing and collaborative review at a pace that feels comfortable.
We shape
Memory becomes a vivid literary story, not a transcript or formal biography.
We create together
Thoughtful review keeps the emotional heart of the story true to the person at its center.
From our sample page
The Dude Ranch
As Louis Van Wezel walked his daughter down the aisle, he locked eyes with his soon to be son-in-law…
Read the sample stories →Writing, with art if you choose
One story. A world of its own.
The short story is always at the center. Original illustration can extend its atmosphere and meaning for clients who want a visual interpretation, but it remains optional.
Learn about writing and illustration →Begin with a conversation
Whose story are you thinking about?
No package or polished idea is needed. Tell us a little about the person or memory you have in mind.