Clone of Her Heart Had Room — Contributor Submission Form

Steward of Many Hearts — Contributor Submission Form

Thank you for your willingness to contribute to Steward of Many Hearts, part of The Stories We Live Series. This project seeks real, lived experiences from men who have walked, discerned, or lived biblical polygyny. Publishing may be anonymous; however, identity verification is required via a brief private Zoom call with the editor to ensure authenticity and protect the integrity of the project. Your identity will never be published without your explicit permission. Thank you for your honesty, courage, and integrity.
About You (Private & Confidential)
Full Name (private, for verification only)

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Email Address (private, for contact if needed)
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Preferred Published Name

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If Pseudonym or Other, please specify your preferred name for publication
Country
Age Range
Authenticity & Verification
To maintain the integrity and authenticity of this project, we require all contributors to confirm their identity in a private Zoom call with a series editor. Your story remains confidential unless you choose to publish your real name.
Do you consent to a private Zoom call for identity verification?
Preferred Verification Method
Your Time Zone
Your Availability for Verification Call (please share days/times that work for you)
Family Context
Are you currently in a plural marriage?
If yes, how many wives are in your family?
Length of Experience
Your Story — In Your Own Words

Please choose one submission method: upload a written story OR upload an audio recording.
Upload a written piece (between 800 and 3,500 words). This can be your full story, a letter, a journal-style reflection, or a narrative in your own style (pdf, and doc accepted).

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Record your story (voice note, phone recording, etc.). We will transcribe it with care. (mp3 accepted)

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Structured Story Questions

(These help us place your story into the book chapters.)
What first convicted you or drew your interest to biblical polygyny?
What was your understanding of polygyny before entering or exploring it?
Was there a specific biblical passage, story, or teaching that challenged or changed your assumptions about plural marriage?
What fears or misconceptions did you have at the beginning?
What challenges did you face related to your role, internally or externally?
What responsibilities surprised you most as a husband to more than one woman?
What is something plural marriage revealed about your character?
Describe a turning point or moment of emotional growth that shaped your journey.
Describe a moment of struggle — and what changed afterward.
How did you navigate jealousy, fairness, or emotional stewardship?
What has polygyny taught you about yourself, marriage, faith, or love?
What myths do you wish to dispel about polygynous men?
What is the most beautiful aspect of your plural family experience?
What surprised you most about plural marriage?
What advice would you give another man considering polygyny?
What advice would you give to women who want to be part of a plural home?
If your experience included pain or harm, what do you want readers to understand?
If your experience was painful, what contributed most to the pain — the family structure itself, poor communication, secrecy, favoritism, pressure, immaturity, lack of preparation, or something else?
What do you wish you had known before beginning this journey?
What do you hope for the future of plural families?
What kind of support, mentorship, education, or community do you believe plural families need in order to become healthier?
Your Voice
Why did you choose to share your story? (Optional)
What do you hope other men will learn, avoid, or prepare for? (Optional)
What myth or misunderstanding about polygynous men did you want to correct? (Optional)
What do you hope women reading your story will understand about the weight of stewardship? (Optional)
A direct message to the reader. (Optional)
A short, heartfelt closing sentence or two. Example: “A man is refined not by the number of those he leads, but by the depth of his love and responsibility.”
Permissions & Final Confirmation
May we contact you for follow-up questions or clarification?
Consent & Rights
By submitting your story, you agree to the following: - - You grant permission for your story (in whole or part) to be included in the book Her Heart Had Room and related materials (e.g., audiobook, promotional excerpts). You understand your story may be gently edited for clarity and formatting, while preserving your voice and intention. You confirm that your story is your own experience and that any people mentioned are anonymized unless explicit permission is given. You may request to withdraw or revise your story up until the final manuscript deadline. You may choose how your name or identity appears in the book.
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Steward of Many Hearts — Contributor Submission Form

About You (Private & Confidential)

Authenticity & Verification

Family Context

Your Story — In Your Own Words

Structured Story Questions

Your Voice

Permissions & Final Confirmation

Consent & Rights