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, if you will, based on the author’s knowledge or experience. Each piece will feature a different guest writer telling a different story, all with an O.C. tie-in. The column will be posted on the 4th Monday of each month beginning September 26, 2022.
Submission Guidelines:
- Use first-person POV.
- Keep word count between 600-800 words.
- Attach as a Word document.
- Include a brief bio (75-word maximum)
- Email entries to barbaranv@oc-writers.com.
Reprints may be accepted with acknowledgment of the original publication. Writers will be notified regarding which month their stories will appear.