Veterans are more than statistics.

Writing Resources for PTSD

Weaving your story isn't as hard as you might think. Once you've committed to embarking on your journey, you'll find lots of support to help you along the way.

Have a story inside of you that you want to share? Check out the selection of articles below for tips on telling your story in an honest, impactful way. For tips on what a Veterans' PTSD Project story is, check out our  submission guidelines. You can share your story by using our  online submission form or you can e-mail us with your questions and your stories at  shareyourstory@veteransptsdproject.com.

These sites give great advice on how to start writing if you've never done it before:

• How-to-Journal - Where-to-Begin
• Write-a-Journal-Entry
• Journal for You
• Journal Writing

Already a skilled wordsmith and looking for new ways to take your craft to the next level? Explore some of these resources for professional writers:

• Advice and inspiration for today
• Write Better, Get Published, Be Creative
• The Writer's Center
• Poets & Writers | Contests, MFA Programs, Agents & Grants for Writers
• Writers Guild of America, West
• Stop Reading and Start Writing : NPR

These sites have compiled some good ideas on forming Veterans' writing groups in your area:

• Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace
• Veterans writing group preserves memories for future generations
• Writing Project Helps Veterans Heal Wounds : NPR
• CHUCK CHILDS (USAF) » Black Hills Veterans Writing Group

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