Submit A Story
Share your voice. Share your story. Share your creativity.
LOTL has always been shaped by the community - by the writers, creators, activists, and everyday storytellers who bring queer life to the page, the screen, and the microphone.
If you have something to say, create, or express, we’d love to hear from you.
This is your space to contribute to LOTL’s cultural conversation.
What You Can Submit
We welcome a wide range of contributions, including:
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Lived experiences, reflections, identity journeys, relationships, ageing, belonging, and the everyday realities of queer life.
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Perspectives on culture, politics, community issues, representation, or anything shaping lesbian and queer life today.
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Local initiatives, grassroots projects, queer groups, events, or community achievements.
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Share your lesbian or queer‑led podcast or audio series. We welcome episodes, interviews, storytelling formats, or conversations that explore identity, culture, community, creativity, or lived experience.
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Visual storytelling through curated images and short written reflections. Showcase lesbian and queer life, community moments, creative projects, personal journeys, or documentary‑style narratives told through photography.
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Profiles of lesbian and queer artists, musicians, writers, activists, or community leaders
How to Submit
Use the form below to send us:
your story or creative piece
a short bio (optional)
any relevant links
your preferred contact details
your submission category
We accept both polished pieces and first‑draft ideas. You don’t need to be a professional writer - just someone with something to say.
Once you submit:
Your piece is reviewed by the LOTL editorial team.
If accepted, we may lightly edit for clarity, flow, or length.
We’ll contact you before publishing.
Your work will appear in the appropriate section (Identity, Relationships, Opinion, Creative Writing, Community, or Events).
We aim to respond within 2–3 weeks.