Submission Guidelines

Your story can be completely anonymous, but we want to hear about you! What does it look like to live w/your perspective mental illness? Are there any obstacles you've had to overcome? Is there anything you want people to know about your illness, etc? We have a list of questions you can answer to form your story, or you can write a free-form story. (We're looking for about 1-3 pages of content).

Below are a few writing prompts to help get your creative juices flowing. You do not have to incorporate the prompts into your writing, this is just a tool to help craft your original story.

Writing Prompts:

1) Introduce yourself, and tell us a little bit about yourself. If you prefer to remain anonymous, that's totally okay!

2) What is your diagnosis (if applicable)?

3) Describe your first experience with mental illness. How did you realize that something wasn't right? Were there any triggers?

4) Optional: If you feel comfortable sharing, please tell us about any hospitalizations/relapses you have overcome.

5) What do you want people to know about you and your illness?

6) What has helped you through the dark times? Any inspirational quotes, poems or songs you'd like to share?

7) Who do you rely on for your support system?

8) What advice would you give to others going through this process?

Guidelines:

Your submission should be roughly 1- 3 pages long. Please note: these stories are intended to provide hope and inspiration. Your story will be screened, to ensure it fits these guidelines. You will be notified if your story is chosen for submission.

Thanks Again For Your Contribution!

Warmly,

The Reignbow Team