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Everyone has a story. If yours is worth telling—we’re listening. What We’re About At Stories Today, we don’t care about perfect grammar or sounding like a novelist. We care about honest, human storytelling—words that come from lived experiences, real emotions, and the quiet moments that leave a mark. We welcome stories of all kinds, including—but absolutely not limited to: Travel tales from the road, sky, sea, or your own backyard Personal reflections on love, heartbreak, family, friendship, growing up—or growing apart Turning points—moments that shifted your perspective or changed something inside you People stories—someone unforgettable, or someone who taught you something Work life stories—funny, frustrating, strange, or surprising Struggles—because even the hard stuff deserves a voice Joyful moments—because not every story needs to carry weight Culture and memory—food, music, language, heritage, community The unexpected—messy, quiet, wild, slow, ordinary, beautiful If it’s true to you and you can write it in a way that makes someone pause, feel something, or simply enjoy the read—you’re in the right place. What We Look For We’re not strict, but we do care about the heart of a good story. Here’s what we value most: 1. Your voice, not your résumé We’re not looking for “writers”—we’re looking for storytellers. Be real. Be you. 2. Clarity over cleverness Don’t try to impress. Write like you’re talking to a friend who’s really listening. 3. Honest emotion Your story doesn’t have to be dramatic. It just has to be true. Don’t invent or exaggerate—authenticity always resonates. 4. A little structure goes a long way You don’t need a template, but readers appreciate a beginning, a middle, and some kind of end—even if it’s open-ended. Use subheadings if it helps. Break up long paragraphs. 5. Make us feel Whether it’s a story about grief or a cup of coffee on a Tuesday morning—if it moves us, we want it.