Call for submissions:
LGBTQ+ Stories of Wales
At It Gets Better UK, we curate a lived-experience story collection by LGBTQ+ people, for LGBTQ+ people - with the aim that anyone looking for community, representation, a friendly face, or a message of hope can find it when they need. Our stories are about the challenges, joys, and hopes that come along with being LGBTQ+ in a queerphobic world, and we capture messages of hope for those who need it.
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We are putting together a collection of first-person stories and reflections about LGBTQ+ life in Wales. Whether you’re Welsh, have moved to Wales, or have lived in Wales previously; whether you’re out or not; we want to hear from you.
What are we looking for?
We’re accepting contributions that are written or filmed by you, the creator, or told to our volunteers through an interview.
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Submissions are welcome in English and Welsh, and the final collection will be available in both languages – please feel free to submit in both languages if you prefer to translate your own work.
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Find inspiration in our story collection: our blog, podcast , zine, videos, and social media.
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For more ideas, prompts, and guidance, click here:
How to submit
Submit a video:
Using your own phone or camera, find a quiet spot where you can speak directly to the camera, and use our story guidance (English and Welsh) to help guide what you choose to share.
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Submit writing:
Creative writing, like in our zine, or a personal reflection, like in our blog.
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Sign up for an interview:
Contact us and we'll arrange a call where one of our volunteer team will ask you some questions about your experiences as an LGBT+ person in Wales. We’ll arrange questions in advance and you’ll get to review everything before it’s finalised. We hope to be able to offer interviews in Welsh: if you would prefer this, please tell us.
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Please submit your contribution or request for an interview via the link below, or email miriam@itgetsbetter.org.uk.
Please attach a brief bio of yourself to be shared publicly: name, pronouns, age, location, photo, where else we can find your work if applicable. You’re also welcome to be anonymous, or share just some of this information.