Volume 1
Speak Up Against Stigma
The first collection brings together women speaking honestly about anxiety, depression, trauma, and the courage it takes to begin again.
Amazon #1 Best Seller & New Release
Real Women. Real Stories. Real Hope.
Mental Health Stories That Help Women Feel Seen, Heard, and Less Alone.
Speak Up Against Stigma is a powerful anthology and podcast series featuring women who are turning lived mental health experiences into stories of courage, connection, and hope.
You do not have to be a professional writer to explore sharing your story.
I Want to Read the Stories
Discover honest stories and poems from women who understand what it means to fight, heal, rebuild, and keep going.
Explore the BooksI'm Ready to Explore My Story
Learn how you can receive compassionate editorial support and become part of the next Speak Up Against Stigma anthology.
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Published Volumes
Amazon
#1 Best Seller
45+
Contributors Published
Multiple
Countries Represented
Find Hope in Her Story
Each volume brings together women who speak honestly about mental health, trauma, resilience, healing, and the courage it takes to keep living.
Volume 2
Speak Up Against Stigma
The second volume deepens the conversation with essays and poetry on grief, resilience, rebuilding identity, and finding your voice after silence.
Amazon #1 Best Seller & New Release
Volume 3
Speak Up Against Stigma
The third anthology continues the movement with new voices exploring healing, family, neurodivergence, and the many ways women keep going.
Amazon #1 Best Seller & New Release
What Readers Are Saying
"I have never felt so seen by a book. These women put words to what I have carried for years."
"I bought one copy and then ordered two more for my sister and my best friend. It is that kind of book."
"The poems in this volume made me cry and then made me feel stronger. I go back to it often."
These Stories Are for the Woman Who...
- Has ever felt alone in her mental health journey
- Is tired of shame and silence
- Wants to hear from women who truly understand
- Needs hope during a difficult season
- Loves honest memoirs, essays, and poetry
- Wants to support women using their voices to create change
Your Story May Be the Hope Another Woman Needs.
You do not have to be a professional writer. You need a true story, a willingness to begin, and the right support around you.
What Co-Authors Receive
- Compassionate editorial guidance
- Story-safe and trauma-aware support
- Writing workshops and coaching
- Professional book design and publishing
- Author marketing guidance
- Book launch participation
- Opportunities to appear on the Speak Up Against Stigma Podcast
- Connection with a supportive community of women
The Four-Step Process
- 1Join the early-interest list.
- 2Receive the theme, guidelines, and timeline.
- 3Submit your application when submissions open.
- 4If accepted, receive editorial and publishing support.
What Our Authors and Readers Are Saying
"Kristy and her team treated my story with such care. I felt safe the entire way through, and I am proud of what we made together."
"The editorial support was compassionate and honest. I grew as a writer and as a person through this process."
"Being part of this anthology gave me permission to tell my truth. The community of women lifted me up when I needed it most."
Meet Kristy Towson, MFA
"Writing helped me reclaim my power during one of the hardest chapters of my life. Today, I use my lived experience, education, and publishing background to help women share their truth with care, dignity, and literary excellence. Every story we publish has the power to remind another woman that she is not alone."
- Founder of Written Hope Publishing
- Executive Editor of Speak Up Against Stigma
- MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts
- Author, Editor, Publisher, Professor, and Mental Health Advocate
Listen to the Conversations
Meet women who are breaking the silence and speaking honestly about mental health, healing, resilience, writing, and life.
The Power of Asking for Help
with Angela Gorham
A 25-year Air Force veteran on why asking for help is not weakness but one of the bravest choices you can make.
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Anxiety Holding You Back? Take Control of Your Mental Health
with Grinia Bradwell
Grinia shares how she went from fighting daily panic attacks to reclaiming her life. Her story proves that anxiety does not get the final word.
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I Didn't Look Sick. I Was Helping Everyone Else. But Inside—I Was Disappearing.
with Nefrit El-Or
Nefrit spent years looking fine on the outside while slowly disappearing on the inside. This is what happens when you finally stop helping everyone else and start choosing yourself.
Listen NowHope and Writing Guidance, Delivered to Your Inbox
Join the Written Hope Journal for practical guidance on writing about mental health, trauma, healing, and lived experience. You will also hear about new books, podcast conversations, workshops, and anthology opportunities.
Your Voice Matters. Your Story Matters. You Matter.
Whether you are looking for a story that helps you feel less alone or preparing to share your own, there is a place for you in this movement.