HerSTORY Submission

Sometimes the stories that help us the most are the ones somebody was finally brave enough to tell the truth about.
This is YOUR space.You don't have to be a professional writer.
You don't need thousands of followers.
And you don't need a perfectly packaged ending with a cute little bow on top.
Just tell us your story—in your words.
Selected HerSTORY submissions may be shared with the Smooches Woman community so another woman can read your experience, take what she needs from it, and maybe feel a little less alone in hers.
We want HerSTORY to become a place for sharing, connection, reflection and healing—a place where our experiences can help one another without judgment and without pretending we've figured everything out.
Because Smooches isn't just about celebrating the woman who has arrived.
We're here for the woman who's still becoming, too.
So, Sis...what's your story?We're listening.
Share your HerSTORY.
Her story. Her journey. Her next chapter.

SHARE YOUR HerSTORY

Your Story. Your Words. Your Truth.
Smooches Woman Magazine isn't only about what we want to talk about. We want to hear what you have to say too.
HerSTORY is a space for women to share the experiences that shaped us, challenged us, changed us or that we're still working our way through. You don't have to be a writer. You don't need a perfectly packaged story. And you certainly don't have to have everything figured out. Just be real.
Because somewhere, another woman may read your words and think: "Wow. Me too."
And sometimes, knowing you're not the only one is where healing begins.
You don't have to wait until everything works out to tell your story. Sometimes we're still living the chapter we're brave enough to talk about.
Ready, Sis?
Tell us your HerSTORY.

SUBMISSION

IMPORTANT *After making your submission , you will see an on-screen confirmation and then within 48hrs you will also receive an confirmation via email directly from us . If you receive the confirmation on this page but do not receive an email from Smooches Woman Magazine, we may not have actually received your submission. If you don't get an email from us within 48hrs, email us at s[email protected] so we can make sure we have you on the list.
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Name (Name needed for our records, but you may choose below to have your story published anonymously) *

First

Last

Email (Your email address will not be published) *

What's Your Story About? (Give us a title or a few words that describe your story. Don't overthink it) *

Now, Sis...tell us your story * This is your space. Tell us what happened, what you experienced, how it affected you, and whatever you feel is important for another woman to understand. Don't worry about making it sound like a magazine article. Don't worry about perfect grammar. We want your voice, your experience and your truth. *

What has this experience taught you? If another woman is experiencing something similar, what would you want her to know? *

WHAT NAME DO YOU WANT US TO USE WHEN WE SHARE THE ARTICLE? (It can be your actual name, pen name or just Smooches Woman)) *

Would you be willing to provide a photograph if your story is selected? *

YES NO

Upload any photo you like to share here* *

Max file size: 20MB

May someone from Smooches contact you if we'd like to learn more about your story? *

YES NO, I prefer not

SUBMISSION & PUBLICATION PERMISSION *

This is my story. I confirm that the submission describes my own experiences and that I have the right to submit the written material and any photographs or other content I provide. I give Smooches Woman Magazine permission to review my submission and contact me regarding possible publication. If my story is selected, I give Smooches Woman Magazine permission to edit my submission for grammar, spelling, clarity, formatting and reasonable length while preserving the meaning and spirit of my story. I understand that submitting my HerSTORY does not guarantee that it will be published. If my story is selected for publication, I give Smooches Woman Magazine permission to publish and promote the selected story on its website, magazine and Smooches-owned social media and promotional channels using the identification preference I selected above.

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One More Thing...HerSTORY is intended to be a supportive space for women to share their personal experiences. Publication by Smooches Woman Magazine does not mean that Smooches independently verifies or endorses every statement, opinion or experience described in a contributor's personal story. Stories may be declined or returned for clarification when necessary.