Becoming a Teacher

A project of In Fact Books (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We're looking for stories that, collectively, represent a wide variety of teachers and teaching experiences--in public or private or religious or charter schools, in cities or suburbs or rural areas, with typically-developing students or those with special needs, at home or internationally. Stories should combine a strong and compelling narrative with an informative or reflective element, reaching beyond a strictly personal experience for some universal or deeper meaning.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Nonfiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 4,500 words.
Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 4,500 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Unknown payment Unknown payment.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026