Readers Write

Readers Write is a feature in The Sun where readers share their personal writing on a given topic — a unique fixture of the  magazine since the section’s inception in 1978. Send us your true story  on an upcoming topic, and if we publish it you’ll receive a  complimentary one-year subscription.

Not sure what to write? See below for some prompts to spark an idea. Writing style isn’t as important as thoughtfulness and sincerity, and topics are intentionally  broad to give room for expression and interpretation.

You can read a sample Readers Write section here.      Upcoming Topics 

Roots

Due October 1

Maybe your mind goes to the things that grow underground and bring water and nutrients to plants and trees. Or perhaps you’re thinking about the place where you were raised, or the people who raised you, or the generations of people who came before them. Possibly for you it’s a verb: what you do for your favorite team on game day. Send us your submission by October 1.

Teamwork

Due November 1

Teamwork is a part of everyday life: at work, at school, on the sports field, in a family. It can also pop up in more unusual scenarios: among strangers during a crisis, between enemies with a common aim. Tell us about your most memorable experience solving a problem or achieving a goal with the help of others. Or, write about a time when teamwork really failed to make the dream work. Whether you love a group project or wish you could just do the assignment on your own, we want to hear your true story.