Dear Past Me
$15.00
Dear Past Me – A Charity Anthology for Domestic Violence Awareness
They say hindsight is 20/20. But what if you could actually speak to the person you once were?
We're now accepting submissions for Dear Past Me, a themed anthology benefiting a domestic violence awareness charity. This collection will feature emotional, thought-provoking stories of characters who get a chance to reflect on, confront, or rewrite their pasts. From journal entries and letters to time slips or spiritual healing, each story should explore a character’s reckoning with who they once were—and how they choose to move forward.
🔹 Theme: Reflection, healing, and personal growth after trauma
🔹 Genre: Contemporary, speculative, magical realism, or soft fantasy (no erotica or graphic abuse depictions—focus on survival and healing)
🔹 Word Count: 5,000 to 20,000 words
🔹 Charity: Hubbard House https://www.hubbardhouse.org
🔹 Entry Fee: $15 (non-refundable)
🔹 Submissions due: July 14 | Release: October 14
🔹 Content Note: Stories should treat domestic violence themes with care, centering survivors and growth
🔹 Editing: All accepted stories will undergo professional editing prior to publication
Let your words help others find hope, healing, and the strength to move forward.