The Human Writers seeks fresh, original non-fiction essays by writers aged 50+ from around the world. Your essay can be about anything you wish. Perhaps you’ve overcome a challenge in your life. Perhaps you want to share something significant that’s happened to you, share your history, or share your musings about life in general. You don’t need to be a “writer” or have any formal training. Please email your essay — maximum 1000 words and written in English — as an attachment to editor@thehumanwriters.com, and your story may be published. Include your name and your location. (Including your age is now optional, but you must be 50+ to be considered for publication.) Please include a photo, such as a selfie, or another photo that represents your piece. (You may include more than one photo.)
Stuck? Want some ideas about what to write about? Click here for a list of prompts to get you going.
The Human Writers celebrates people of all backgrounds and as such, we strive to include a variety of stories representing people from all walks of life. We’re listening, and so are your fellow writers. Write to us at editor@thehumanwriters.com.
The editor of The Human Writers reads all submissions; however, she is unable to publish everything that is submitted.
Please note that the views and opinions expressed on The Human Writers do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor.
From time to time, excerpts from stories or voice recordings may be used to help promote The Human Writers, such as on social media. If we’d like to use your work in any way beyond publishing it on this website, the editor will contact you directly for permission.
The Human Writers is a celebration of people — their voices, their lives, their human experiences. That’s why we ask contributors to avoid using AI tools (like ChatGPT) when writing their stories. This project is about real stories, told by real people, in their own words. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
All stories published on The Human Writers are copyright © their respective authors. Each contributor retains full ownership of their work. Stories may not be reproduced, distributed, or used in any form without the express permission of the author.
Thank you for your interest in The Human Writers! We look forward to reading your work!
