Our Mission
This is your space to finally start writing that story. We get it, we’ve been afraid too, that’s why we’re here. With us you’ll learn to work through your fears, find your true power as a writer and help us smash through traditional publishing barriers. We can’t wait to read your words and help you along the way.
Cool Story Sis stands for:
ommunity
We strive to be a platform where we can thrive and connect with like-minded individuals who share our passion for writing. We want this to be a community of writers, it’s not about the individual but what we can achieve together.
pportunity
Our community is dedicated to empowering writers by providing them with the necessary resources, support, and opportunities for growth. We understand that many aspiring writers face challenges such as limited resources, connections, or writing experience.
ptimism
We’ve become disillusioned by social media, we feel it has become a toxic place where cancel-culture has not allowed truth and people share throwaway comments rather than communicating and using words authentically. We hope that engaging in long form content will increase attention spans, spark the joy of writing and fill us with optimism.
earning
We know the importance of continuously learning and how much it helps hone our craft. We plan to bring an array of writing guides, webinars, courses and much more. We also know the best form of learning is from each other and that is why we aim to have a system of supportive feedback.
haring
We focus on fostering collaboration and connection among writers, encouraging them to share their work, offer feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions. By breaking down barriers to entry in the writing and publishing industries, we aim to create a more inclusive and equitable landscape where different voices can be heard.
herapy
For this reason we work within a system of anonymity inviting writers to share under an assumed identity to encourage confidence and playfulness. In this instance anonymity is not about hiding who we are but instead embracing our true selves by only sharing words and not our socialised personas. We hope this will inspire the freedom to be truthful and authentic. We believe that this process will ultimately be wholly therapeutic.
riginal
Every one of us has our own authentic, original voice. We believe that writing stories is a way of expressing this, a route into sharing our inner selves, our experiences, and our lives. We want you to be confident and excited to share your work at every stage.
epresentation
We are passionate about creating an inclusive and supportive environment for each and every creative writer. Our mission is to address the exclusivity and lack of representation in traditional publishing by emphasising the importance of sharing all stories and multiple perspectives. We are passionate about writing no longer being an isolating experience, we want the power of community to spark inspiration, to fulfil creativity to its highest potential and combat ever increasing loneliness.
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We believe that there are countless important stories from people that often go unheard. We want to hear YOURS. We are a work in progress and would love your thoughts and ideas about how to make this community run even smoother, don’t be afraid to get in touch with us.