Must be an essay or creative nonfiction piece based on a true event that happened to you, and it must not have been published elsewhere.
Chicago Story Press Literary Journal is looking for essays and personal stories that illuminate something important about the human experience.
Must be based on a true event that happened to you.
Should be between 1,000 – 3,000 words and should not be published elsewhere, including your personal blog.
Please submit using a Word Doc only. Title on first page. Double spaced. New Times Roman. Please indent before each paragraph, do not put spaces between paragraphs. One piece per submission.
Simultaneous submissions are acceptable, but please let us know if your piece is accepted elsewhere.
It's important to note that you will retain full ownership of your piece and the copyright reverts to you upon publication. If you decide to publish your piece again, please mention that it was first published by Chicago Story Press.
Emotional Depth and Personal Reflection: We're seeking essays and stories that illuminate the human experience. We value narratives that delve into the emotional complexities of life, share insights, stir empathy, and provoke deeper understanding. Beyond telling us what happened, show us the impact it had on you and others.
Note: We do light edits because we believe in presenting well-crafted stories to our audience.
Feel free to visit our website: ChicagoStoryPress.com
Your $5.00 reading/administration fee helps defray the many costs of running a literary magazine.
Thanks for sharing your work with us.