Storytellers' True Stories Series invites you to contribute to our upcoming volume: "Storytellers' True Stories about Family." This series, revered for its authentic and heartfelt narratives, has captivated readers with tales of love, triumph, and the profound depths of the human spirit. This time, we invite you to share your story about family.
What We’re Looking for:
Authentic Family Experiences: We are seeking true stories that illuminate the vast array of family dynamics. Whether it's a narrative about a significant family event, the evolution of family relationships over time, the impact of family on personal growth, or a unique tradition that your family cherishes, your authentic experiences are what we seek.
Diversity in Family Narratives: The concept of family varies greatly across cultures, geographies, and individual experiences. We encourage submissions that reflect this diversity. Stories about non-traditional families, cross-cultural family experiences, or any other unique aspect of family life are especially welcome.
Emotional Depth and Personal Reflection: We value stories that delve into the emotional complexities of family life. Share your narratives that offer insight, stir empathy, and provoke deeper understanding. We're looking for stories that not only tell what happened but also explore the impact it had on you and your family.
In "Storytellers' True Stories about Family," your story will join others in painting a rich, diverse, and honest picture of what family means in its many forms. We look forward to your submissions and to the opportunity to share your unique and moving family stories with our readers.
Why Share Your Story?
· Join a Community of Storytellers: Your story will sit alongside others that celebrate the complexity and beauty of human life.
· Inspire and Connect: Your experiences can resonate with readers, offering them a sense of connection and inspiration.
· Leave a Lasting Impact: Your story has the power to move hearts, change perspectives, and leave a lasting imprint on the readers.
Submission Guidelines:
· Length: Stories must be 2000 words or less.
· Format: Submissions must be in a Word document. DO NOT SEND A PDF.
· Original Content: We seek original, unpublished stories.
· Deadline for Submissions: JUNE 1st, 2024
· Submissions are taken only through Submittable.
We look forward to reading your true stories about family and welcoming you into the Storytellers' True Stories family.
Note:
We do extensive edits because we believe in presenting the most evocative and well-crafted stories to our audience.
Payment of $25.00 upon publication of the book.
Our previous anthologies have received widespread acclaim, you can find them here: https://chicagostorypress.com/our-books.
Before You Submit:
Chicago Story Press loves storytellers. We would love to publish your work, but before you submit, please understand that taking your story from the stage to the page is a process; it's a collaboration between the teller and the editors.
On stage, tellers rely on their voice, mannerisms, etc. We will help you get that on the page through a series of edits, which you have the right to accept or dismiss. And at any point in the process, you may opt out.
For editing, we adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style, which is the gold standard in publishing. However, when it come to the dialogue in your piece or internal thoughts, we will not be strict. People do not speak and think in proper English.
When the editor and writer have come to a final product, the teller will be sent a contract to sign. Feel free to look it over in advance. All authors will retain the rights to their story and receive compensation depending on the sales of the volume.
If that sounds good, please feel free to submit your story. We look forward to reading it.
Author Agreement:
The author guarantees that he/she possesses sole ownership of his/her personal narrative, that it is a true story, and that he/she is the sole owner of the copyright and its content.
Moreover, the author assures that he/she did not commit plagiarism in relation to his/her story and ensures that its contents are entirely his/her creation.
The story must not contain libelous, illegal, sexist, racist, homophobic, legally obscene, defamatory and intentionally hateful contents.
FAQ:
Do I have to sign any type of agreement to submit my work?
No. But you will need to sign an author contributor agreement if your work is published by us.
Will I get paid?
Yes, instead of royalties, which can take years to accrue, we have decided to pay authors $25.00 if we publish their story.
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