How to submit

1.We are only accepting stories for now via the internet. We know that it may discourage some from submitting and may bias our submissions, but for now we feel it is the best way to get the submissions submitted. It is preferred that all submissions are sent via our website by clicking here.

2.Please be sure to type the author’s name and contact information on the first page of each and every story as we need to be able to contact you to inform you if your story is included in one of our future books.

3.Stories should be non-fiction, ranging in length between 300-1000 words.

4.No anonymous or author unknown submissions please.

5.Send only one copy of each submission.

6.We do not return submissions, so please send a copy.

The only way to receive an acknowledgment of your submission at this time is by submitting through our website, by clicking here . you will be taken to an acknowledgment screen on our website directly after hitting “send”. This screen will inform you that the story has been accepted into our submission process. If you do not have Internet access at home, you can always visit a local library.

It can take several years for future books to develop, so be patient. If you change an email address in the future be sure to update it on our site. If your story is chosen for a future edition of BEing the Present or any other projects, you will be notified and your permission to print it will be requested.

Feel free to submit more than one story or poem. Please do not send us any book manuscripts.

Click here to submit your story