• Real Experiences Only: Only submit stories that are true representations of your personal experiences. Fiction or embellishments beyond honest recollections should be clearly indicated or avoided.
• Accuracy: Please double‐check the factual elements (names, dates, locations) to ensure they are accurate to the best of your knowledge.
• Exclusive Material: The story you submit should be original content that hasn’t been published elsewhere in a substantially similar form.
• Credit: If you are including quotes or short excerpts from other sources (with proper attribution), please cite them appropriately.
• Content Themes: Submissions should relate to real‐life "war stories" (challenges, unexpected events, triumphs) from industries such as media, field service, IT, military, education, community, travel, or similar sectors.
• Series Category: If submitting as part of our "Series" category, your story should offer depth through interviews, detailed accounts, or multiple perspectives on the same event.
• Authentic & Respectful: Write in a voice true to your experience. While humor and candid expressions are encouraged, remain respectful to all parties involved.
• No Defamation: Avoid language or claims that could be considered defamatory or overly disparaging of individuals, organizations, or companies.
• Anonymity Options: You may choose to remain anonymous. If you include details that might identify others, please ensure you have received their permission.
• Personal Data: Do not include sensitive personal information (like phone numbers, addresses, or private email addresses) within your submission.
• Word Count: Submissions should ideally be between 500 and 2000 words. Longer stories may be considered if they're well‐structured.
• Structure: Organize your submission with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Use subheadings or bullet points where appropriate to enhance readability.
• File Format: Submit your story in plain text or as a Word or PDF document if using an upload form. Standardize formatting where possible (consistent font and paragraph spacing).
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• Attribution: Your submission will include your chosen name or pseudonym and any links you wish to include for personal or professional attribution.
• Moderation: All submissions are subject to review. TrenchStories.com reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and flow, as well as to reject stories that don't meet these guidelines.
• Feedback: If your submission is edited for clarity, you will be notified. We appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain a high standard for our community.
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