Story Exchange
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Everybody has a story that needs telling, one the world needs to hear. I want to hear it.

The Story Exchange is a weblog -- a "blog" -- devoted to stories, both mine and yours. I will post some news or a fresh story every Monday, and I'll look forward to reading your comments.

If you send me a story via e-mail, I'll post your writing, too. I promise to comment on your writing and our readers are invited to add their comments as well.

Let me tell you about my granddaughter, Zoe...

So what is worth writing about? Think of a moment that you have experienced, witnessed, or heard about. It could be something funny or something touching. Maybe it's a moment of kindness or a moment of cruelty. It might be a moment of sadness or frivolity. It might be a moment you are proud of... or one that you are ashamed of. It might not even be about you. It could be about anything actually... as long as it's true and as long as it's short (approximately 300 words).

Now, you don't have to be a writer to join in. In fact, if you have never written anything before in your life I want to hear from you more than anyone. Just put your story into simple short words -- they are the best kind. You can write about big things and small things. The most important things are usually small things.

Think of it as writing me a letter.

And I promise three things:

1. I promise to read whatever you write.
2. I'll provide at least a brief response to your writing, either via e-mail or in comments on the blog.
3. I'll share my favorite pieces of your writing on my radio show from time to time.

Click here to send me a story via e-mail.

Click here to read the blog.