1. Your story must be original and truthful.
2. Your identity and contact info stay private.
3. No graphic violence, explicit sex, hate speech, harassment, or illegal content.
4. If adapted, your story’s song may be shared publicly and commercially. The artist(s) own the song.
5. 20% of any royalties earned will be donated in your name to 826 LA.
6. Artist(s) have creative freedom but aim to honor your story’s intent.
7. You confirm your story has no legal issues or third-party claims.

1. Your submission must be your original story or experience and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
2. Your identity will remain anonymous and your contact information private.
3. No graphic violence, no explicit sexual content, no hate speech, no harassment, and nothing illegal.
4. If your story is adapted into a song, it may be shared for public and commercial use. The artist(s) will own the song; however…
5. 20% of the writer’s share of any royalties will be donated in your name to 826LA, a nonprofit helping students with creative writing.
6. You grant the artist(s) full creative liberty, though they will make it a priority to preserve the original intent of the story.
7. You confirm your story is free from legal issues and third-party claims.

Before submitting your story, please read the following terms: