Story Award details & terms → Here
Every memory matters here — whether it’s a family trip, a summer job, a night on the boardwalk, or a quiet moment by the water.
You don’t have to be a perfect writer. Just be real. We’ll take care of the rest.
✍️ Share Your Story
No Performance Required
You don’t need to be a writer to share a story here.
You don’t need polished memories or a finished narrative.
What Counts as a Story
A story might be a job you worked for years.
A boat you remember by name.
A routine that shaped your days without ever needing explanation.
Care & Respect
Stories shared with Little River Story are treated with care and respect.
Nothing is published without consent.
Nothing is rushed or reshaped to fit an agenda.
Invitation
If you feel moved to share a memory connected to Little River, you’re welcome to begin here.
What do you remember that still stays with you?
By using this site, you agree to the Grand Strand Story Network’s Terms of Service & Privacy Notice.
✍️ Want help organizing your story?
You’re welcome to write entirely in your own words — or, if you’d like help organizing your thoughts, improving clarity, or smoothing flow, you may use a free writing assistant like ChatGPT before submitting.
👉 Create a free ChatGPT account here:
https://chat.openai.com/
Once your story feels right, simply copy and paste it into the form above.
📋 Copy-and-Paste Writing Prompt (Optional)
You can copy the prompt below and paste it into your free ChatGPT to get started:
I want to write a personal story connected to a place, memory, or experience.
Please help me:
- Organize my thoughts clearly
- Improve flow and readability
- Keep the voice human and authentic
- Avoid promotional or sales language
- Preserve my meaning and tone
Do not invent details.
Do not exaggerate.
Do not change the heart of the story.
This will be pasted into a community storytelling submission form.