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A home for writing by women about life, love, and loss at midlife.
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What If You’re Wrong About Yourself? (opens the original)
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I’m thrilled to present the first of this month’s essays based on last month’s theme, “Ex.” If you’d like to submit to this month’s call for submissions, learn more HERE. — Jessica<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ECHe!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Feeff802a-3085-45a0-9330-f0efeb16f192_1920
Midstory Call For Submissions: September (opens the original)
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August was a bit of a whirlwind for me, but one of my favorite parts was sitting down to read Midstory’s submissions for last month’s theme.“Ex” turned out to be one of the most interesting calls for submissions I’ve run yet. (You can read last month’s call HERE.) You sent me exes I never expected: ex-hometowns, ex-marriages, ex-careers, ex-selves, exes that were really just the letter X, representing everything unresolved. It’s been a genuine privilege to read every one of them, and I’ve j
Call for Submissions: Now Open to All Subscribers (opens the original)
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Since July 30th, our new call for submissions has been open for paid subscribers of Midstory Magazine. Starting today, both paid and free subscribers of Midstory can submit their original writing. Submit your writingTo review the full submissions guidelines and this month’s theme, please see this post:I look forward to reading your stories of midlife! xo Jessica<a class="butt
New Submission Guidelines: Monthly Themes (opens the original)
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I’m thrilled to announce two changes to Midstory.Since the spring, Midstory has published 10 original personal essays by midlife women, after receiving hundreds of submissions. Midstory has published writing from established writers, as well as brand new voices. I want to continue celebrating new midlife voices. It has been a privilege to read every essay, and I wish I could respond individually to each writer brave enough to want to share their story. As Midstory grows, I hope to be able to pub
After a Long Rest, the Butterflies Are Back (opens the original)
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“It’s the same old, same old,” the psychic said as she divined the tarot cards I had chosen. A small table between us held a bag of crystals, a box of Kleenex, and a flickering candle. She was talking about someone important in my life but couldn’t be more specific, other than to say this relationship had “too much energy to be new.” Perhaps seeing the look of consternation on my face, she quickly added, “It’s a minor boredom, nothing that major.”Obviously, she was referring to my husband. He wa
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