- Proof-read pieces between 500 and 1,000 words (any length will be considered) should be submitted by authors of any gender identity who were adopted or fostered as children.
- Writers of all writing styles and experience levels will be considered; however, all submissions must have a clear beginning, middle, and conclusion and clear focus throughout*.
- All pieces must include citations for sources when appropriate and refrain from using copyrighted images or material without the original source's permission.
- Photos of children will not be published at Lost Daughters unless they are your childhood photographs or stock photographs.
- Pieces previously published elsewhere may be considered; however, original content is given preference.
- Pieces that contain defamatory content, attempt to start flame-wars, or that marginalize oppressed groups will not be considered.
*Guest contributors may request assistance with their pieces from our submission editor if experiencing barriers such as ability and accessibility that impact the writing process and submission process.
- Send your submission to editor [at] thelostdaughters [dot] com .
- Please include your name/alias exactly as it should appear with your piece.
- Please include a short one paragraph bio about yourself with any relevant links.
- Please keep in mind that we may not be able to respond right away.
- Please keep in mind that we reserve the right to publish your piece--or not--per the discretion of the guest submission editor.
- Due to the high volume of correspondence we receive, please keep in mind we may not be able to respond right away. We thank you in advance for your patience.
