A writing contest for introverted professionals? Yes, please!
If you're a "quiet" leader who sometimes wishes people would ask you to write a blog post instead of join another webinar or podcast, this opportunity is for you!
“Inside Voices” invites 22 introverted visionaries, creators, and change makers to share their personal stories about leadership from within for a book titled, "Inside Voices: Stories By Introverted Leaders."
Theme: Leadership, creativity, and courage through introspection
Genre: Nonfiction
Mediums: Personal essays, manifestos, poems
Word count: 1,000 to 3,000 words
"Inside Voices: Stories by Introverted Leaders"
What we're looking for
Whether you're a project manager in the tech sector or you're a high school principal in a rural community, we want to read about how you leverage your naturally quiet nature to amplify the people and projects you're passionate about.
What makes your introverted personality your superpower?
Why are you glad to be an introvert?
What do you want other introverts to know about being quiet in a loud world?
This is not another podcast invitation or webinar lecture request. It's just a simple chance for you to amplify your voice in a medium that's maybe more comfortable to you: writing.
Entry fee: FREE
Twenty-two writers will receive publication in the 2026 anthology, which will be available in print and digital in some places where all good books are sold. ;)
P.S. Only 22 will be accepted!
Share your best stories that shine a light on your “inside voice” and how your introverted nature has shaped your career.
Submissions will be accepted now through December 31, 2025.
Submit now: 1,000-5,000 words, 10 pt. Times New Roman single spaced, Google Doc or PDF only.
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