Is it normal reveal something deeply personal for a byline in a big magazine?

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I want to pitch a very personal story to a large respected online magazine (1.9M readers) and I don't see any problems getting their attention because it's a unique story (in general) and its something they haven't had before. I'm a freelancer and serial entrepreneur and I would like to have some writing credits because writing poetry, books, and essays is something I really want to pursue. The story is very deeply personal and even if I'm telling it to strangers over the internet my body trembles. It's somewhat traumatic but I feel like it could be an important story for others out there who may need the message. I've always been a very open person when it comes to personal aspects of my life. I'm not sure if this could hurt my writing career or not though.

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Based on 8 votes (6 yes)
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  • Lifeistooshorttotakeseriously
    7 years ago

    It depends on the subject matter and where you are career wise. Do you have a body of published work behind you or will this be your foray piece? Is the subject matter highly contentious?

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    • TolstoyDaydream
      7 years ago

      I've had poetry published when I was younger but just in my local newspaper and won a few writing competitions. Its not that big of a deal really lol The subject matter is REALLY controversial. It would definitely create some conversation that's for sure.

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      • Lifeistooshorttotakeseriously
        7 years ago

        If you believe the article will provoke conversation what's the problem? Allowing the perception of others to influence your creative process is compromising the integrity of your product. Just write it!

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  • MrTheodore
    7 years ago

    I'd say go for it. Not all controversy is bad. It can create some good and bad buzz, you know? Help your career take off. Don't tell them about something like "I cut up and dumped little Timmy in the dark pipes behind the gas station last summer in Ohio." or something, of course.

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    • TolstoyDaydream
      7 years ago

      Haha no its nothing that hardcore. There is criminal activity involved but it wasn't something I did just something I was a part of.

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  • Ass_gas
    7 years ago

    Use a pen name.

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    • TolstoyDaydream
      7 years ago

      Also a decent suggestion.

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  • Azaman
    7 years ago

    YOLO!

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  • bittermayonnaise
    7 years ago

    is the deeply personal secret that you sucked off your best friend even tho yur sr8????????????????????????

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    • TolstoyDaydream
      7 years ago

      No lol

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