Share Your Story

Submission Guide

Planet Forward is a storytelling collaborative dedicated to showcasing innovations in sustainability. We want to hear your stories about innovations and the innovators behind them.

What IS Innovation?
Planet Forward Founder Frank Sesno explains what innovation is, and why it's so important.

The best Planet Forward ideas tell the story of why an innovation is important, the impact it will have on our world and where the idea came from. Innovations that can scale up to help many, innovations that change everyday life and innovations that change how we see the world make great stories that our community cares about.

The best ideas that you share with us, as chosen by our editorial staff, experts in the field and our student community, will be featured on Planet Forward’s website, on our web show and podcast and at our events.

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Step-By-Step Submission Instructions

How-To Planet Forward

The best thing about Planet Forward is that anyone can do it, and we want to show you how - how to tell a story, shoot a video, make an argument, get the word out and get involved. This is about your ideas and your innovative stories. You don't have to be a professional journalist to be a storyteller; you just need a little bit of know-how.

Storytelling: Stories With Character
Telling an inspiring story of innovation is easy as that when you know the basics of storytelling.

Storytelling: Making It Pretty & Having A Point
Take your story to the next level with some visual tips and learn how to drive viewers to action.

Video Blogs: Putting It Out There
A video blog is a quick and easy way to share your innovation with the world, and you can do it today.

Video Blogs: Making It Shine
It's time to make your video shine with better production and excellent audio.

The World's "Greatest" Selfie
Want to share your idea without all the the fancy production? You can do it on your smartphone.