Write for us
The Get Real is for the authentic, the creative, and the brave.
We are always on the look out for personal stories, fiction, and poetry that are raw, authentic, and unpolished.
Each month, we run a monthly theme. Check out this month’s theme here.
We believe everyone has a story inside them, and the most powerful stories are the ones that are honest and courageous.
This is an open invitation to pause, reflect, and get real about how you want to live, what truly matters to you, and who you want to share your life with.
If you have a story to share, submit via the link below. We can’t wait to read it.
About our submissions
The Get Real is an online magazine on a mission to reconnect you with what is meaningful.
If successful, your submission will be published on our Substack page, The Get Real.
Before submitting, please review our FAQ below.
Any questions? Contact us at hello@thegetreal.co.uk
FAQs
What kind of story do you accept?
We accept personal essays, fiction, and poetry that align to the monthly theme.
What is the monthly theme?
Check out this month’s theme here. They change every 1st of each month. Make sure you submit by the last day of the month for the chance to be published the following month.
Do you have a word limit?
No strict word limit, but generally do not publish anything longer than 1,500 words or 40 lines.
If my submission is published, could my Substack account be a guest byline?
Yes of course! Just make sure you include your Substack account handle when you submit your piece.
What are your submission guidelines?
When you submit your work to us, you retain full ownership of your content. We request:
Non-exclusive rights: You are free to share or republish your work elsewhere at any time, even after we’ve published it in The Get Real.
Archival rights: We reserve the right to keep your work in any digital or print archives of The Get Real (such as past issues available on our website).
What are your Submission Terms?
Originality: All submissions must be original works. Please ensure your content is not plagiarised and does not infringe on any copyrights.
Editing Policy: We may edit submissions for clarity, grammar, or formatting. If substantial changes are needed, we will reach out to you for approval.
Withdrawal Policy: If you wish to withdraw your submission after sending it, please notify us as soon as possible at hello@thegetreal.co.uk