Your story: the details
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Does most or part of your story connect with expertise you’ve acquired through work, education, or life experience?
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Is there an emotional component to your story that you’re willing to share with readers?
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Can you name names, cite dates, and describe places connected with your story?
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Is the story connected with anyone famous or a published news story?
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Do you know other people who can provide facts or background for your story?
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Do you feel, overall, that regardless of set-backs and obstacles you faced, your story ends on a positive note?
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Are you available at various times to be interviewed?
I'm looking for a true story that will resonate with readers in a book or a widely published magazine article. If you're thinking your story may be right for this project, please answer yes or no to the following questions:
Next steps
If you think you’re the right person for this project, please email a brief description of yourself and your story. I promise to get back to you but can only work on projects that suit my topic areas. --Elizabeth Rains
Answer Key
If you answered "yes" to at least three out of questions 1 - 5, and yes to both questions 6 and 7, your story may be right for this project. If so, please go on to the Next Steps.