Place Story Submission

Do you have a place that is special to you and your family?

STEP 1: Complete the Application Form below.
STEP 2: Complete your Story in Word following the Story Template provided here.

a. 3,000-5,000 words for a full story (see Place Full Story Template); 1,500-3,000 words for a focused story (see Place Focused Story Template)
b. Include related images and maps in the document
c. Attach your Story to the Application Form and Submit

STEP 3: Star Hitchers™ will let you know if your story has been selected to post.
STEP 4: If selected, we will produce an edited version that you approve.
STEP 5: Star Hitchers™ will post your story and record it as an audio file.

Full story: A full story is a comprehensive narrative of the history, current situation, and future possibilities of the place that is the subject of the story, following the template provided.

Focused story: A focused story is a narrative of a particular aspect of the place, an event, a tradition, or a special characteristic, following the template provided.