# FreeYourStory

What is #FreeYourStory?

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" - Maya Angelou

This quote inspired our initiative to get more people to share their own stories on Wattpad. Everyone has a story to tell, however there is a noticeable difference between the number of non-fiction and fiction writers on Wattpad. We want to change that. We want to show our support for this growing community of writers, and give readers a chance to dive into their worlds, and take a peek into their lives, experiences, thoughts, challenges, and so on.

How can I support this initiative?

The simplest way to show your support is to add the tag #FreeYourStory to your bio on your profile. If you would like to be part of this community, follow this profile to keep up to date on the latest non-fiction finds, share your thoughts on your favourite writers and stories, and get support for your stories.

Finally, we have said this once, and we will say it again: "We do not have to be "writers" to share our stories. We have the platform, we have the tools, we have the memories, we have the words." Consider this a safe place to share your non-fiction work, and get great resources to get started on writing your own stories! :) To help us and others discover your stories, please add the tag #FreeYourStory to them.

What should I write about?

As long as your story is non-fiction, tag it as such, and start writing! We have found such an AMAZING array of non-fictional stories, as seen in our quickly growing number of reading lists! From self-reflections and memoirs, to observations (think Humans of New York). We have seen stories of survival, wonderful travelogues, awesome poetry, and writers showing support for various causes by sharing their own experiences. We have read interviews, been enlightened about cultures, religions, and philosophies, laughed and cried at personal experiences, and learnt a few things from various DIYs! If those aren't enough examples, please check out our reading lists for more inspiration.

The point is, you can write about ANYTHING non-fiction! Share YOUR story!

Questions and Suggestions?

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to post them on our message board or send us a PM and we will get back to you as soon as we can! :)