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voices and welcome writers from all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, ability, or gender; you just have to be someone dedicated to sobriety. Your unique perspective is highly appreciated within our community.</p><h1 id="3bf2">How to Become a Writer for Modern Sobriety</h1><p id="bda8">Becoming a part of Modern Sobriety is a seamless process, and we’re eager to have you as a contributor to our community of writers who celebrate sobriety in all its forms. Here’s your roadmap to sharing your insights:</p><ol><li><b>Comment on this post: </b>Simply express your interest in becoming a writer for Modern Sobriety. Dara, our editor, will add you as a writer to the publication.</li><li><b>Be Added as a Writer: </b>Once Dara has seen your comment and approved your request, you will receive an invitation to join the publication. Accept this invitation to gain the necessary access to submit your work directly.</li><li><b>Activate your private notes. </b>Go to Settings, Publishing, and select ON (turn that box green). This is how the editor will contact you about your submission, should it need any tweaks. If you need assistance, you can also leave private notes when submitting drafts.</li><li><b>Write your post:</b> Create a new post on Medium as you normally would. Draft your article, ensuring it aligns with the themes and values of ‘Modern Sobriety,’ which focus on sobriety journeys, experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned, especially those of young, BIPOC, disabled, neurodiverse, and LGBTQ+ individuals.</li><li><b>Add to Publication: </b>Before publishing your post on your personal page, select “add to publication” from the options on the right side of the editing screen. Choose ‘Modern Sobriety’ from the drop-down menu.</li><li><b>Submit Regularly: </b>We encourage all writers at ‘Modern Sobriety’ to submit at least one post a month (though 1 post a week would be ideal) to keep our publication active and vibrant. Regular contributions help us maintain a dynamic and supportive community focused on sobriety.</li></ol><h1 id="bd8b">Submission Guidelines</h1><p id="7d15">To ensure a smooth and consistent submission process, please follow these guidelines carefully:</p><h2 id="ab03">Article Length</h2><p id="6735">Keep your article within a 3–8 minute Medium reading window. This ensures that your piece is engaging and easy for readers to digest. That said, we accept posts that are shorter or longer.</p><h2 id="38ed">Content Categories</h2><p id="2ec1">Your article should fit into one of the following five categories, embracing the freedom of expression within ‘Modern Sobriety.’</p><ul><li><b>Personal Sobriety Journeys:</b> Share your personal experiences, triumphs, and challenges on your sobriety journey.</li><li><b>Unique Perspectives: </b>Offer unique perspectives and insights into sobriety-related topics that matter to you.</li><li><b>Wellness: </b>Discuss wellness, mental health, and physical well-being in the context of sobriety.</li><li><b>Community and Connection:</b> Explore the importance of community and connection in the sobriety journey.</li><li><b>Sobriety Artistry:</b> Express yourself through creative mediums such as poetry, artwork, or any other form of artistic expression related to sobriety.</li></ul><h2 id="42e1">Grammar and spelling</h2><p id="1157">Ensure your article is grammatically correct an

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d free of spelling errors. Consider using tools like QuillBot (my personal favorite) to help with proofreading.</p><h2 id="7bef">Formatting</h2><p id="8207">Format your article for readability. Utilize bullet points, sections, and headers to enhance clarity and make your content easily digestible.</p><h2 id="a78c">Images</h2><p id="7460">Include a relevant picture under the title of your article. If you’re unsure how to create these, you can find instructions here.</p><h2 id="caf1">Medium Partner Program (Optional)</h2><p id="08e7">While joining the Medium Partner Program is not mandatory, we highly recommend it to get paid for your writing and increase the chances of your ideas reaching a broader audience. It’s a win-win!</p><figure id="f1e3"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*9cQz8f7XkLj2MCPa"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@nate_dumlao?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Nathan Dumlao</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h1 id="892e">Join us today!</h1><p id="77c5">If you’ve ever felt alone or misunderstood on your journey to sobriety, Modern Sobriety is here to change that. We invite you to be a part of this inclusive space where sobriety is celebrated in all its forms. Whether you’ve never taken a sip of alcohol in your life or are navigating the challenges of staying alcohol-free, your story matters, and we want to hear it.</p><p id="0279">Join Modern Sobriety today, and let’s build a community that supports, uplifts, and empowers everyone to embrace the modern sobriety movement. Together, we can rewrite the narrative around sobriety and create a brighter, healthier future for all.</p><p id="a04f">We eagerly await reading and sharing your contributions as we continue to inspire and support each other on our modern sobriety journeys.</p><h2 id="5a81">Share your thoughts!</h2><p id="6554">We value your input. Please leave your thoughts, claps, highlights, replies, and follows to boost engagement metrics on Medium. Your engagement helps us. ❤</p><h2 id="2b41">Looking for inspiration?</h2><p id="473c">Feel free to use these prompts to inspire your writing and contribute to ‘Modern Sobriety.’ Your unique perspective and stories are valuable contributions to our community.</p><ul><li>Describe a moment of triumph in your sobriety. What did it feel like to achieve this milestone, and what advice would you give to others striving for the same?</li><li>Explore the societal norms and expectations around alcohol consumption, and discuss how these perceptions have influenced your sobriety journey.</li><li>Offer insights into the benefits of living an alcohol-free life from your unique cultural or personal perspective.</li><li>Share your experiences building meaningful connections with others who have embraced sobriety. What advice can you offer to those seeking similar relationships?</li><li>Discuss the power of empathy and understanding within the sobriety community. How has it helped you and others on their journeys?</li><li>Explore the role of creativity as a therapeutic outlet during your sobriety. How has artistic expression played a part in your recovery and self-discovery?</li></ul><p id="4f29" type="7">Join us on this empowering sobriety journey. Your voice matters.</p></article></body>

Join modern sobriety.

Your voice, your journey, and your community

About Modern Sobriety

In a world where embracing sobriety is increasingly celebrated as an empowering choice, Modern Sobriety emerges as a groundbreaking publication that boldly embraces diversity and inclusivity in the realm of alcohol-free living. This collection of writers and stories is a testament to the fact that sobriety is not a one-size-fits-all journey. It features the voices, experiences, and perspectives of those often sidelined in the sobriety mainstream, including young individuals, disabled, neurodiverse, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and LGBTQ+ writers. Join us on a journey through Modern Sobriety as we explore the multifaceted world of choosing to live alcohol-free.

Lessons Learned

Modern Sobriety is not just a collection of personal stories; it is a treasure trove of wisdom garnered along the way. Each writer offers profound insights into the challenges they faced, the support they found, and the strategies that helped them maintain their alcohol-free lifestyle. These lessons serve as guideposts for anyone considering or already on their own sobriety journey.

Nuanced Journies

Sobriety, as depicted in Modern Sobriety, transcends mere abstention from alcohol; it is a profound lifestyle choice. It has the power to reshape your physical and mental well-being, offering you an opportunity to regain control of your life, improve your health, and forge genuine connections with others. This is expressed not just in articles and traditional blog posts but through poetry, songs, and pieces of a variety of lengths.

The world of sobriety, sober curious, and alcohol-free writing is missing something: your voice.

Why Contribute to ‘Modern Sobriety’?

Your words have the power to change lives. Just as our founder, Dara Laine Murray, initiated this publication to share her personal sobriety journey, we’re now reaching out to invite your voice into our growing community.

We firmly believe that a sense of community can be a powerful force in supporting individuals on their alcohol-conscious journeys. We are dedicated to celebrating diverse perspectives in sobriety writing, sharing tips to quit, and exploring scientific insights that empower others to lead alcohol-free lives.

Who Can Write for ‘Modern Sobriety’?

There’s no need to be an accomplished writer; all that’s required is the desire to assist others on their sobriety journey. We cherish diverse voices and welcome writers from all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, ability, or gender; you just have to be someone dedicated to sobriety. Your unique perspective is highly appreciated within our community.

How to Become a Writer for Modern Sobriety

Becoming a part of Modern Sobriety is a seamless process, and we’re eager to have you as a contributor to our community of writers who celebrate sobriety in all its forms. Here’s your roadmap to sharing your insights:

Comment on this post: Simply express your interest in becoming a writer for Modern Sobriety. Dara, our editor, will add you as a writer to the publication.
Be Added as a Writer: Once Dara has seen your comment and approved your request, you will receive an invitation to join the publication. Accept this invitation to gain the necessary access to submit your work directly.
Activate your private notes. Go to Settings, Publishing, and select ON (turn that box green). This is how the editor will contact you about your submission, should it need any tweaks. If you need assistance, you can also leave private notes when submitting drafts.
Write your post: Create a new post on Medium as you normally would. Draft your article, ensuring it aligns with the themes and values of ‘Modern Sobriety,’ which focus on sobriety journeys, experiences, perspectives, and lessons learned, especially those of young, BIPOC, disabled, neurodiverse, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Add to Publication: Before publishing your post on your personal page, select “add to publication” from the options on the right side of the editing screen. Choose ‘Modern Sobriety’ from the drop-down menu.
Submit Regularly: We encourage all writers at ‘Modern Sobriety’ to submit at least one post a month (though 1 post a week would be ideal) to keep our publication active and vibrant. Regular contributions help us maintain a dynamic and supportive community focused on sobriety.

Submission Guidelines

To ensure a smooth and consistent submission process, please follow these guidelines carefully:

Article Length

Keep your article within a 3–8 minute Medium reading window. This ensures that your piece is engaging and easy for readers to digest. That said, we accept posts that are shorter or longer.

Content Categories

Your article should fit into one of the following five categories, embracing the freedom of expression within ‘Modern Sobriety.’

Personal Sobriety Journeys: Share your personal experiences, triumphs, and challenges on your sobriety journey.
Unique Perspectives: Offer unique perspectives and insights into sobriety-related topics that matter to you.
Wellness: Discuss wellness, mental health, and physical well-being in the context of sobriety.
Community and Connection: Explore the importance of community and connection in the sobriety journey.
Sobriety Artistry: Express yourself through creative mediums such as poetry, artwork, or any other form of artistic expression related to sobriety.

Grammar and spelling

Ensure your article is grammatically correct and free of spelling errors. Consider using tools like QuillBot (my personal favorite) to help with proofreading.

Formatting

Format your article for readability. Utilize bullet points, sections, and headers to enhance clarity and make your content easily digestible.

Images

Include a relevant picture under the title of your article. If you’re unsure how to create these, you can find instructions here.

Medium Partner Program (Optional)

While joining the Medium Partner Program is not mandatory, we highly recommend it to get paid for your writing and increase the chances of your ideas reaching a broader audience. It’s a win-win!

Join us today!

If you’ve ever felt alone or misunderstood on your journey to sobriety, Modern Sobriety is here to change that. We invite you to be a part of this inclusive space where sobriety is celebrated in all its forms. Whether you’ve never taken a sip of alcohol in your life or are navigating the challenges of staying alcohol-free, your story matters, and we want to hear it.

Join Modern Sobriety today, and let’s build a community that supports, uplifts, and empowers everyone to embrace the modern sobriety movement. Together, we can rewrite the narrative around sobriety and create a brighter, healthier future for all.

We eagerly await reading and sharing your contributions as we continue to inspire and support each other on our modern sobriety journeys.

Share your thoughts!

We value your input. Please leave your thoughts, claps, highlights, replies, and follows to boost engagement metrics on Medium. Your engagement helps us. ❤

Looking for inspiration?

Feel free to use these prompts to inspire your writing and contribute to ‘Modern Sobriety.’ Your unique perspective and stories are valuable contributions to our community.

Describe a moment of triumph in your sobriety. What did it feel like to achieve this milestone, and what advice would you give to others striving for the same?
Explore the societal norms and expectations around alcohol consumption, and discuss how these perceptions have influenced your sobriety journey.
Offer insights into the benefits of living an alcohol-free life from your unique cultural or personal perspective.
Share your experiences building meaningful connections with others who have embraced sobriety. What advice can you offer to those seeking similar relationships?
Discuss the power of empathy and understanding within the sobriety community. How has it helped you and others on their journeys?
Explore the role of creativity as a therapeutic outlet during your sobriety. How has artistic expression played a part in your recovery and self-discovery?

Join us on this empowering sobriety journey. Your voice matters.