ANNOUNCEMENT: New Editor and Open Call for the Real Stories of Orange County

Please welcome Fred Klein as the new managing editor for The Real Stories of Orange County column starting February 15.

The Real Stories of Orange County are true stories beyond the usual headlines and hype surrounding the O.C. These are “slice of Orange County life” essays based on the author’s knowledge or experience. Each piece features a different guest writer telling a different story, all with an O.C. tie-in. The column began in September and is posted on the fourth Monday of each month.

Submission Guidelines:

  • Use first-person POV.
  • Keep word count between 500-800 words.
  • Attach as a Word document.
  • Include a brief bio (75-word maximum)
  • Author photo preferred but optional
  • Reprints accepted with acknowledgment of the original publication

Email entries to Fred Klein at memoirsofaroadwarrior@gmail.com or info@oc-writers.com. Writers will be notified regarding which month their stories will appear.

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