We prioritize raw, honest stories that capture the essence of clinic escorting.
We welcome submissions from clinic escorts (current or past) and activists involved in reproductive rights.
AbortionEscortStories.com Editor-in-Chief: Zoe
We accept content in various formats: articles, essays, poems, photography, and artwork.
We are open to new and experienced writers/artists. Our editorial team will work with you to refine your work.
There are no submission fees.
There is no compensation for inclusion in our collection.
Content Specifics:
Writing (articles, essays, poems):
Submit documents in .docx or .pdf format.
Aim for a word count between 500-2000 words for articles/essays and a maximum of 50 lines for poems.
Include a short bio (2-3 sentences) about yourself and your connection to clinic escorting (optional).
Byline: Indicate your preferred byline option.
Full Name (default)
Initials (e.g., J. Smith)
Pseudonym (pen name e.g., S. Jones)
Anonymous (we will not publish your name)
Ensure your work is original and unpublished elsewhere.
Photography:
Submit high-resolution images in .jpg or .png format.
Include a brief caption (1-2 sentences) for each photo describing the scene and its connection to clinic escorting.
Ensure you have the rights to submit the photos.
Artwork:
Submit high-resolution digital files of your artwork (.jpg, .png, or .pdf).
Include a brief artist statement (2-3 sentences) explaining your work and its connection to clinic escorting.
Ensure you have the rights to submit the artwork.
Submission Process:
We recommend reviewing past content on the website to get a sense of the tone and style we are looking for.
Use our Submission Form to submit your work.
Review Process:
We have a dedicated editorial team that will review all submitted content.
We aim to respond to submissions within 4-6 weeks.
We may request edits or clarifications to your work to ensure it aligns with our guidelines.
We reserve the right to decline submissions that do not meet our criteria.
Publication Cycle and Format:
Abortion Escort Stories publishes new blog posts on a weekly basis. We feature a variety of content including personal stories, interviews, opinion pieces, and research articles. All content is digital and available on our website.
We are also considering creating a print anthology of selected works in the future.
Rights & Privacy:
By submitting your work, you grant Abortion Escort Stories non-exclusive rights to publish and distribute your content on our website, newsletter, social media, and print publications. Authors retain all copyright ownership of their work and are free to republish it elsewhere after it has appeared on our site.
We currently do not offer payment for submissions. However, we will credit you as the author/artist of your work.
Disclaimer:
We are committed to providing a platform for respectful and constructive dialogue. We will not accept submissions containing:
Hate speech or discriminatory language targeting any race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
Threats, violence, or incitement to violence.
Medically inaccurate or misleading information.
Illegally obtained content or content that violates copyright or trademark laws.
Thank You:
We appreciate your interest in sharing your story with Abortion Escort Stories! Your contribution is vital in amplifying the voices of clinic escorts and their fight for reproductive rights.