Submit Your Story

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Want to contribute a story?

Tell us a bit about yourself and your story below.

Read the Guidelines below

or download them as a PDF here

Just Stories Website Content Standards and Guidelines ​

To help you craft your narrative, we’ve put together some friendly guidelines to ensure your story shines and connects with our diverse audience. ​

Writing

1. Originality and Authorship

Your story is your voice. Make sure it’s an original piece from your heart. If you’re inspired by others or quoting someone, give them a shout-out with proper attribution. ​

2. Content Quality

Every great story has a beginning, middle, and end. ​ Keep it clear and structured. ​ Remember the 5W’s and 1H – what, when, where, why, who, and how? ​ Use simple, clear language and check your grammar. ​ Our readers come from all over the world, and we want everyone to enjoy your story.

3. Word Count and Style

Keep it concise and engaging. ​ Aim for 500-800 words, which is about two pages with single line spacing and size 12 font. ​ Submit your story in an editable “Word” format. ​

Ethics

4. Content Sensitivity

If you’ve consulted or quoted someone in your story, let them review it before you submit. ​

5. Inclusivity and Representation

Be mindful and respectful when representing different cultures, identities, and experiences. ​

6. Editing, Revision, and Approval

Take your time to edit and revise your story. ​ Our Just Stories team may also make edits to ensure consistency and quality. ​ If the story is written by our team it will be approved by those involved before publishing. ​

Publishing

7. Copyright and Ownership

You own your story. ​ By submitting, you’re giving us the right to publish and promote it. If things change and your story is no longer applicable, just let us know, and we’ll update or remove it. ​

8. Use of Images and Media

A picture is worth a thousand words! Include photos or a short video with your story. Make sure everyone in the media has given their permission to be featured on our website. ​

9. Community Feedback

We love feedback! But it must be constructive and respectful. ​We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, or personal attacks.

These guidelines are here to help you share your story in the best possible way. ​ We want to create a supportive and creative space for all writers. ​

So, let your creativity flow and share your stories of justice, compassion, and love with the world. ​

Thank you for being a part of Just Stories!

Checklist

Have you:

  • Got consent from all story participants?

  • Included photos or videos?

  • Checked your story is within the word limit?

  • Included any resources for follow up – websites or further reading?

  • Included your name and contact details?