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How to Write for True Story Magazine

True Story magazine, along with sister publications True Love, True Confessions, and True Romance, rely on and encourage submissions. These magazines publish real-life stories submitted by readers and writers and serve as an outlet for American women to share their story while living through those of others. The publications, written for women and mostly by women, read like a letter from one girlfriend to another, but if a male writer has a story that may fit, he shouldn't hesitate to submit. Issues include stories of family, friendship, love, and heartbreak.

Instructions

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      Read old issues of True Story to get a feel of style and preferred content. Issues may be found at a local library or specialty magazine shop. You may also write and request sample issues.

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      Ask for submission guidelines via mail, including a self-addressed stamped envelop, by writing to: True Story Magazine, Dorchester Media, L.L.C., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001. The magazine pays 5 cents a word. Guidelines are not available online.

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      Write your own true story, holding nothing back. Include details on how you felt. Change names, if you like. Write about your first year of college, how losing weight changed your life, or about moving to a new town or state. Send your inspirational story, but don't preach or quote Scripture. The magazine aims to be a window into the heart, so write from yours.

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      Submit your manuscript to the editor via the address above or via email at [email protected]. If your tale is not suitable for True Story magazine, the editor may suggest submission to a related publication under the "True" publishing umbrella.

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