LifeBytes…Real Stories

LifeBytes, Real Stories is a planned anthology of true stories about the life experiences we all share. The LifeBytes project celebrates our common journeys and our unique viewpoints. The first book in the LifeBytes series (est. publication in late 2012) will feature online dating stories.

We are looking for evocative stories that can be funny, poignant, provocative, scary, weird, edgy, sexy or happy; stories with a unique voice and point of view that encompass the full range of online experiences from single dates to short or long relationships. In other words – Is this a story that even someone who has never dated online will find intriguing and engaging?

We are looking for submissions that are well-crafted. Submissions should be able to stand alone as solid, well written short non-fiction stories. Tell your tale in a way that will involve the reader in your adventure. Let it come from your heart, your story is important!

What we are NOT looking for is:
1. An essay or a sermon
2. Advice or a how-to guide to online dating
3. Revenge stories

Story Specifications
Our deadline is currently open to all submissions

Stories should be non-fiction, ranging in length between 300 – 2000 words.

Please be sure to type the authors name and contact information on each page of the story. If your piece is chosen for publication, we will need for you to sign a release form. Upon publication a standard anthology fee (word count dependent) will be remitted to you. Stories can be published anonymously or under a pseudonym if you choose, but must be submitted under the author’s legal name.

We prefer that you email your submission as an attachment to bookeditors@lifebytesbook.com. We will accept the following formats: .doc, .docx, .odt

If you prefer to snail-mail your submission, please visit our website for instructions.