Humans Write Literary Platform

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Remember when humans used to write?

Humans write, right?

Have you read something recently and wondered, did a human write this?

How we as humans account for the use of AI in written works is at a critical moment. No one looks at a machined piece of furniture and tries to pass it off as "hand-made." So why are so many people pretending they wrote something when they didn't?

We at Humans Write are here to establish a community of honest writers.

Learn more at the link below how we delineate the use of AI in submitted pieces.

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Are you a writer in your heart?

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Microfiction: It's the Year 2035

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Micro-Memoir: Coming-of-Age Story

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We want to lift people up. We do a "split the pot" style competition. More people win cash rather than a few people winning a lot.

Boost your Brain

Over reliance on AI and LLMs has been proven to promote cognitive decline. Improve your humanness by writing!

Feedback and Community

Every submission gets personalized feedback and the opportunity to join our community of human writers.

If you don't, who will?

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Shhhh. We are not In the Press... Yet

Know a real journalist that does real news? Tell them about us, plz and thx.

No one knows about us.

Tell your friends. Tell your Grandma. She probably still writes.

Complete a Story

"Unlike a traditional writing class, I can participate on my own schedule, and at a fraction of the cost. Humans Write pushes me to think creatively and to actually write a complete story I can be proud to share." Judy, challenging myself to write the stories I think about all the time

Stories Preserved

"I love that the micro-memoir competition gives me the opportunity to capture a pivotal life moment. My kids are curious to see my writing and it feels powerful to preserve this moment in a way our family can have for generations." - Allison, reflecting on life through writing

Creative Courage

"I don't know what to say yet. This is my first time doing a writing competition. My wife is pushing me to do this and bought it for me. I'm a little scared to share my writing with strangers, and also really excited to see what they say." -Marc, majored in journalism and didn't become a journalist