About

What is Our Story?

Chicago Story Press was founded in 2020 by Anne Beall and Judi Goshen, members of the storytelling community who saw their stages disappear when the pandemic hit. When a fellow storyteller passed away without having been published, they created the press to ensure that powerful, personal stories would live on. In 2024, Anne Beall took the helm, expanding the mission beyond books to make stories even more accessible. She launched the Chicago Story Press Literary Journal, an online, no-paywall journal dedicated to creative nonfiction. Published pieces are shared widely—through the website, Substack, and the EBSCO literary database. With a focus on visibility and impact, Chicago Story Press is dedicated to amplifying storytellers and making their words last forever.

Our Philosophy

At Chicago Story Press, we believe in championing authors. That’s why we offer our literary journal subscription for free, encourage our writers to share their work widely, and ensure that copyright reverts to the authors after publication.

We founded this press because we love stories and essays. The way they can affect you, stay with you, teach you, and transform you. When we find authors with stories no one else has ever read, we want to be the ones to get them out into the world. And when those authors affect readers and make a strong impression, it makes all our hard work worth it.

Anne E. Beall, Founder and Editor

Anne E. Beall is an award-winning nonfiction author. She has written eight books, including Cinderella Didn't Live Happily Ever After and Only Prince Charming Gets to Break the Rules, which explores the hidden messages about gender in fairy tales. Her books have been featured in People Magazine, the Chicago Tribune, and other periodicals.

Anne's creative nonfiction delves into the psychology of relationships. Her stories and essays have appeared in literary journals such as The Write Launch, Minerva Rising, The Raven's Perch, and Grande Dame Literary Journal.

She holds a PhD in social psychology from Yale University.

You can learn more about her at www.AnneBeall.com

Creative Nonfiction that Shines a Light on a Deeper Truth

What is Our Story?

Our Philosophy

Our Founders

Anne E. Beall, Founder and Editor

Creative Nonfiction that Shines a Light on a Deeper Truth

What is Our Story?

Our Philosophy

Our Founders

Anne E. Beall, Founder and Editor

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