HerStories Project is a website for Gen X women. They publish personal essays "about what it’s like to be a Gen-X woman at midlife”. They are seeking personal essay submissions for their ‘Midstory Magazine’ on topics ‘life, love, loss, and friendship at midlife.’ They take completed drafts, not pitches. The preferred word count is 750-2000 words and, according to their guidelines, pay is $75 for accepted essays. To learn more, refer to their submission guidelines.