But if all we ever do is talk about good stories – without telling some actual stories of our own – well that’s pretty unsatisfying. It’s like a bunch of chefs reading their gourmet cookbooks to each other, but never cooking for each other, and getting to taste each other’s actual food. What a tease!
Network for Good’s Katya Andresen and I want to feed all you hungry storytellers – and let you feed the rest of us, too. We want to create a stage to spotlight good storytelling by the same smart, cause-loving people who work in this great “make the world a better place” sector.
So we’ve officially launched an online journal called “Characters.” Now we are cordially inviting you to submit your short stories, your non-fiction accounts, and your photography for the inaugural issue, which will be out this fall.
Check it out: http://charactersmag.com/
Your story does not need to be about your work, or about anything in particular. The theme of the first issue is HOPE AND FEAR – which could cover just about anything.
If you work for a nonprofit, or consult for one, or do volunteer work, then you’re eligible to submit. We’re asking for a $10 submission fee, to offset the out-of-pocket costs of making Characters happen. If you have a great story to share, but don’t have the ten bucks, then please submit it directly to me at mjrovner AT me.com.
See you in issue #1!
*Mark Rovner is the co-founder of Sea Change Strategies.