Stories give life meaning, so tell yours.

Hi, I’m Nicole Baute.

I’ve been reading and writing since I could hold a pencil, trying to figure out what makes stories work. After all, there’s nothing better than slipping into another dimension, going on an adventure, listening to an old friend! But the magic of great writing is not always easy to create. It requires close reading, diligence, and playfulness—a tricky combination.

As a writer, I embrace the vulnerable, the mortal, the strange. As a teacher, I help my students uncover the stories only they can tell.