Submit your story
The only way RUComingOut can continue to grow into the world's biggest source of personal Coming Out stories is if people continue to share their experiences. There is no real criteria for writing or submitting a story but we kindly ask that you read the following guidance notes first.
1 | There is no word limit for stories. Some people may wish to write thousands of words while others simply a few paragraphs. Don't feel under any pressure to make your story sound or look like anyone else's - that's not what we need! We need honest, truthful accounts.
2 | Most stories will naturally refer to reader's friends or family members. This is of course fine, however, in certain circumstances we may need to change names or situations if the nature of the reference paints the person in a negative light as they will not be given the opportunity to give their side of the story.
3 | If for any reason you decide that you would like your story removed just ask. We will remove it and won't ask any questions.
4 | You do not have to send us photographs to accompany your story but clearly it makes the page look prettier! If there are friends and family members in the photographs we ask that you gain their permission for it to be published.
5 | Please consider that once your story features on rucomingout.com it will be in the public domain for the world to see. Obviously the whole point of our site is to reduce the stigma of Coming Out but we also care about you. This is why we ask that if you are not sure that you want to share your story with the world, take some time to think about it first.
6 | We prefer to receive stories in Word format and pictures attached to emails as JPEGs if possible. We can't promise to include every picture you send but please attach a few so that we can choose the most appropriate for your page layout; a mixture of landscape and (at least one) portrait.
7 | You should email your stories and pictures to wayne@rucomingout.com and also let us know if you would like us to include your Twitter@ or any links to blogs or website you may want our readers to take a look at. We would also like to include your age, location and occupation to make your story easier to relate to.
8 | We cannot guarantee when we will be able to upload your story but we try and publish every one within 4 - 6 weeks.
1 | There is no word limit for stories. Some people may wish to write thousands of words while others simply a few paragraphs. Don't feel under any pressure to make your story sound or look like anyone else's - that's not what we need! We need honest, truthful accounts.
2 | Most stories will naturally refer to reader's friends or family members. This is of course fine, however, in certain circumstances we may need to change names or situations if the nature of the reference paints the person in a negative light as they will not be given the opportunity to give their side of the story.
3 | If for any reason you decide that you would like your story removed just ask. We will remove it and won't ask any questions.
4 | You do not have to send us photographs to accompany your story but clearly it makes the page look prettier! If there are friends and family members in the photographs we ask that you gain their permission for it to be published.
5 | Please consider that once your story features on rucomingout.com it will be in the public domain for the world to see. Obviously the whole point of our site is to reduce the stigma of Coming Out but we also care about you. This is why we ask that if you are not sure that you want to share your story with the world, take some time to think about it first.
6 | We prefer to receive stories in Word format and pictures attached to emails as JPEGs if possible. We can't promise to include every picture you send but please attach a few so that we can choose the most appropriate for your page layout; a mixture of landscape and (at least one) portrait.
7 | You should email your stories and pictures to wayne@rucomingout.com and also let us know if you would like us to include your Twitter@ or any links to blogs or website you may want our readers to take a look at. We would also like to include your age, location and occupation to make your story easier to relate to.
8 | We cannot guarantee when we will be able to upload your story but we try and publish every one within 4 - 6 weeks.
Website usage terms and conditions
Welcome to rucomingout.com. If you continue to browse and use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern rucomingout.com’s relationship with you in relation to this website. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not use our website.
The term ‘rucomingout’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
The term ‘rucomingout’ or ‘us’ or ‘we’ refers to the owner of the website. The term ‘you’ refers to the user or viewer of our website.
The use of this website is subject to the following terms of use:
|
The content of the pages of this website is for your general information and use only. It is subject to change without notice.
Neither we nor any third parties provide any warranty or guarantee as to the accuracy, timeliness, performance, completeness or suitability of the information and materials found or offered on this website for any particular purpose. You acknowledge that such information and materials may contain inaccuracies or errors and we expressly exclude liability for any such inaccuracies or errors to the fullest extent permitted by law. Your use of any information or materials on this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your own responsibility to ensure that any products, services or information available through this website meet your specific requirements. All stories submitted to the website are done so at the request of the author and are published at their request. Stories and accompanying images remain the property of the author and will be removed from the site at their written request. Any unauthorised duplication of stories by any other party is prohibited. Unauthorised use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offence. From time to time, this website may also include links to other websites. These links are provided for your convenience to provide further information. They do not signify that we endorse the website(s). We have no responsibility for the content of the linked website(s). Your use of this website and any dispute arising out of such use of the website is subject to the laws of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Copyright ©2014 rucomingout. All rights reserved. |
