Share Your Grand Strand Story

Story Award details & terms → Here

Every memory matters here — whether it’s a family trip, a summer job, a night on the boardwalk, or a quiet moment by the water.

You don’t have to be a perfect writer. Just be real. We’ll take care of the rest.


Lowering the Barrier

You don’t need to be a writer to share a story here.

You don’t need the “right words,” a perfect memory, or a finished thought.


What We Mean by a Story

A story can be a moment.
A place.
A person who mattered.

It might be something you remember clearly — or something you only remember by feeling.


Care & Consent

Stories shared with Conway Story are treated with respect and care.

Nothing is published without consent.
Nothing is rushed.

Some stories are simply received and held.


Invitation

If you feel moved to share something that belongs to Conway — something worth remembering — you’re welcome to begin here.

What do you remember that still stays with you?

By using this site, you agree to the Grand Strand Story Network’s Terms of Service & Privacy Notice.


✍️ Want help organizing your story?

You’re welcome to write entirely in your own words — or, if you’d like help organizing your thoughts, improving clarity, or smoothing flow, you may use a free writing assistant like ChatGPT before submitting.

👉 Create a free ChatGPT account here:
https://chat.openai.com/

Once your story feels right, simply copy and paste it into the form above.

📋 Copy-and-Paste Writing Prompt (Optional)

You can copy the prompt below and paste it into your free ChatGPT to get started:

I want to write a personal story connected to a place, memory, or experience.

Please help me:
- Organize my thoughts clearly
- Improve flow and readability
- Keep the voice human and authentic
- Avoid promotional or sales language
- Preserve my meaning and tone

Do not invent details.
Do not exaggerate.
Do not change the heart of the story.

This will be pasted into a community storytelling submission form.