SHARED GRIEF JOURNAL
ABOUT
Shared Grief Journal is a place to connect authentically through the act of writing. My hope is that by sharing our experiences of loss in written form and bearing witness to the stories of others, we will create a sense of community and understanding. Through this shared process, I believe we will feel less isolated in our grief, gain a deeper sense of connection and help each other heal.
Writer, Grief Writing Guide, Mother
ABOUT CHANEL BRENNER
After my son died in 2011, writing became my lifeline. It helped me process my pain, honor my son, and stay connected to him. What began as raw expressions of loss eventually grew into published works to support others who are navigating loss.
In addition to the Shared Grief Journal project, I write poems, essays, and books, and offer Writing Through Child Loss and Writing Through Grief workshops, which provide safe space for grieving parents and others to heal through the power of writing and community.
SHARED GRIEF JOURNAL SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We consider only previously unpublished work.
Submissions must be sent using this form, which includes space for a brief cover letter and bio.
For Poetry Submissions:
Send up to three poems, no more than six pages.
For Prose Submissions:
Word count limit is 250 words. Anything over this word count will not be accepted.
Please submit all your poems in one document.
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If your work is a simultaneous submission, please let us know. If your submission is accepted elsewhere, let us know by sending an email to chanel@chanelbrenner.com.
Authors retain rights. Please credit Shared Grief Journal as the original place of publication if your work is republished.
Shared Grief Journal does not accept AI-generated work.
Need Inspiration? Try out one of my grief writing prompts.
I know firsthand how difficult it can be to move through grief in healthy ways. Get a feel for my teaching style by downloading one of my writing prompt exercises.