It Happened To Me

Do you have a tale to tell? Write about your extraordinary or funny experiences in YouByYou's instant story corner.

List of Stories
Read some of these amazing personal stories before you write your own.

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Gran's Sledge Ride | Len Waghorn
One of My True Loves | Danna Roche

Write A Story
Have you had an experience which had a profound effect on your life? Was it a meeting with someone, a journey or a secret happening? The event might relate to work or family, or a subject of your choice. It may have brought you joy or sadness.

Write a first-person piece of 600 words and see it published here.

You may also submit a photograph about a similar event and write an accompanying caption of the same length.

Write your story with the help of our Writing Guide.

These subject headings may inspire you:
adventure, brushes with fame, childhood, crime, education, family, friends, health, holidays, home, humour, immigration, love, parents, redundancy, school, secret lives, travel, war, work. We may list your story under more than one category when it is published.

Post or email your story to us, using the Contact methods at the bottom of this page.

Good luck with your story!