Stories to Change the World

11/01/2025

Endless below the surface

10/30/2025

Hi, I’m Alexis, owner of Stories to Change the World. For 10 years, my mission has been to build the body of literature depicting positive and possible futures, because the first step in building a better world is to imagine it.
Right now, nothing weighs more on my mind than which is why that’s the topic for our current short story contest! Open to everyone worldwide we’re looking for 1000 to 2000 words about a household living in a plausible future where immigration justice is the new norm. One first prize winner will receive $100, Three runners up will receive $50, and up to Fifteen stories will be included in a book publication set to release in April 2026.
Visit STCWpublishing.com for more details or send me a DM and I’ll connect you with the submission form.

Contest closes December 31st, 2025

10/30/2025

This short story contest is open to everyone worldwide! Imagine a positive and possible future where immigration justice is the new norm. What would a day in that world look like what would be different? Who would be there? What would we be doing?
Stories to change the world begs you to answer that question because if we can’t imagine a better future than we wouldn’t be able to build one. Imagination precedes invention, so let’s get going!

10/19/2025

It’s finally here-the sixth version of our speculative fiction short story contest
1000-2000 words on a household living in a possible future where immigration justice is the new norm.

Open until NYE
Link in bio

08/30/2025

08/15/2025

Wednesday September 10th at Mekong Bistro in Portland, OR
100% of ticket sales will go to the prize money for our 6th short story contest- Immigration Justice. #🚫🧊 See website for details

08/15/2025

Portland People- save the date! A Variety Show unlike anything you’ve seen before. 100% of ticket sales go the prize money for our ext short story contest
DM with questions:)

07/27/2025

Call for performers!
Do you need an audience for your display of world peace and restorative justice? Creative artists of the Pacific Northwest- come join the Stories to Change the World variety show at Mekong Bistro on September 10th. Bring a tip jar, sell your merch, or just bring yourself as we raise money for our next Future Folklore Contest: Restorative Immigration (aka 🚫🧊) because the first step to building a better world is to imagine it.

Tag a friend who might be interested or DM for details.

07/27/2025

In order to build a better future, we have to be able to picture it. We’re seeking performers for a variety show held in Portland Oregon, September 10, 2025. Our goal is to inspire writers dreamers and visionaries to show the world a path beyond 🧊
Immigration is a global issue so let’s get creative.