Share Your Story


Level Up The Impact: Share Your Story to Make Someone's Day & Get Featured in “Turn The Page” post Unlocking Kindness Challenge, May 2024. 📖✨

Share your inspiring stories in our upcoming book, "Turn The Page." Your stories of inspiration courage, bravery, resilience, and truth will inspire others of all ages, fostering a sense of belonging and reminding them that they are enough. Every story contributes to a sense of connection, community, and belonging—the foundation of our society. Prepare to embark on an adventure with Rewired & Real as we eagerly await the stories of your journey! Your story holds the power to impact others' lives, and now imagine it in print for others to experience. Let's infuse our stories with fun, impact, and inspiration, sharing narratives that resonate within the hearts of our community.

How to Submit:

  1. Visit Rewired & Real’s Story Submission Form, located in the [SUBMIT YOUR STORY HERE] button below.

  2. Ensure your story is positive and impactful, written in English.

  3. Review the Story Guidelines for subject matter, length, and style.

  4. Explore the Possible Publication Topics for a list of themes, descriptions, ideas and the deadline.

  5. Complete all fields in the Story Submission Form, even if you've contributed before.

  6. Update your contact information by notifying Rewired & Real’s Customer Service.

Note:

  • Rewired & Real does not pay for story submissions even if published.

  • Submissions are typically published within 12 months in digital media or print, but it may be longer - we try to publish every impactful story.

  • Check out the Submission Deadline below!

  • We receive numerous submissions, but can publish only a select number of stories in each volume.

Thank You for sharing your story!

INFORMATIONAL VIDEO

This is a quick video from Rewired & Real Founder, Kjersten, which details the Unlocking Kindness Challenge and how to submit your story. Check it out!

Submit Your Story

Please find Rewired & Real’s Story Submission Form by clicking on the [SUBMIT YOUR STORY HERE] button below to submit your story. If you have any inquiries, don't hesitate to refer to the Story Guidelines below or explore our Possible Publication Topics below for additional information and ideas. If you have further questions, please direct them to Rewired & Real’s Customer Service Department. We are always here to assist you!

First Edition Deadline:

May 12, 2024

Possible Publication Topics


We're thrilled to welcome your inspiring stories from every corner of life! Whether you're young or old, your tales of courage, hope, bravery, resilience, truth, and kindness are valuable to us. Share your experiences, triumphs, and challenges that have shaped who you are. Below, you'll find topics and suggestions to guide you. Thank you for opening up and sharing your journey with us! 🌟📖

Pet Chronicles:

  • Share your heartwarming, inspirational, and magical stories about the positive impact of pets on your life.

  • Topics include rescue tales, humorous insights, pet compassion, companionship, and the unique bond between pets and their owners.

Extracurricular Journeys:

  • Narrate true-life stories about the positive impact of your involvement in clubs, groups, or athletics.

  • Explore topics like mentor impact on mental health, transformative sports moments, and evolving perspectives on competition.

Kindness Chronicles:

  • Contribute stories about the transformative power of kindness, whether directed towards yourself or others.

  • Topics cover random acts of kindness, personal change through kindness, and the overall positive impact on wellbeing.

Performing Arts Narratives:

  • Share stories about how participation in any form of performing arts has made a positive impact on your life.

  • Explore topics like healing through art, inspiration, life-changing moments, and the emotional, physical, and social benefits of artistic expression.

Hilarious Escapades:

  • Submit funny stories that will leave readers in stitches, focusing on amusing incidents in relationships, work, or daily life.

  • Topics include mistaken identity, pranks gone right (or wrong), embarrassing moments, and humorous family escapades.

Life-Altering Advice:

  • Share inspirational stories about the transformative power of advice received from friends, family, teachers, or strangers.

  • Explore advice on living life to the fullest, career success, happy relationships, self-care, and personal growth.

Gratitude Chronicles:

  • Contribute stories about the impact of gratitude on mental wellness and overall happiness.

  • Topics include paying it forward, faith, personal gratitude practices, and how gratitude has changed your life.

Keys to Happiness Narratives:

  • Explore the ten key areas contributing to a happier life (GREAT DREAM) and share your personal experiences in one of these areas.

  • Topics include kindness, building connections, physical fitness, mindfulness, learning, resilience, and finding meaning.

Story Guidelines

What is a Rewired & Real Story? A Rewired & Real story is a true, inspirational tale about everyday people experiencing impactful moments. These stories focus on kindness, community, and personal growth. They are written in the first person, have a clear structure, and aim to inspire readers through relatable experiences. These stories, limited to 1000 words, evoke emotions and often leave readers feeling empowered and connected.

Guidelines for Submission:

  1. Share a personal, impactful, or inspirational story in the first person.

  2. Start your story with action to engage the reader.

  3. Speak from the heart and be authentically real.

  4. Keep the story under 1000 words please.

  5. Ensure the story is true and impactful—no fiction.

  6. Avoid starting or ending with an introduction or conclusion.

  7. Do not submit stories about politics, controversial issues, or third parties.

  8. Use the online submission form on this website, located in the Submit Your Story section above.

What a Rewired & Real Story is NOT:

  1. A sermon, essay, or eulogy.

  2. An "as told to" story written for someone else.

  3. A term paper, thesis, letter, or journal entry.

  4. About politics, controversial issues, or third parties.

  5. A biography, testimonial, or poem.

  6. A journalistic article about a third party.

Additional Submission Tips:

  1. Submit only unpublished stories.

  2. Use the website's submission form; contact Rewired & Real Customer Service for form issues.

  3. Patience is needed, as responses from Customer Service Department may take several days.

  4. There is no payment for submissions; stories are typically published within 6-12 months.

  5. Confirmation of submission appears on the screen—there is no separate email.

  6. Selected stories receive an email notification.

  7. Occasionally, submissions may be saved for future consideration.

After Submission:

  1. Stories may take months or years to be published.

  2. No rejection letters are sent; lack of response within 180 days indicates non-selection.

  3. Contact only if another publisher is interested in the story.

  4. Consent to publish is implied by pressing the [SUBMIT YOUR STORY HERE] button.

  5. Notify Customer Service of email updates or changes.

  6. Published authors become part of the Rewired & Real family with exclusive benefits.

  7. By submitting, authors grant non-exclusive rights for publication and future use to Rewired & Real (Foundation).