I received this in an email and wondered if any of you would like to participate by submitting your written story. Good luck to any and all who do!
From: liz pearl
Date: November 28, 2011 5:08:30 PM PST
To:
Subject: New MS publication--Call for Submissions
RE: New MS Publication—Call for Submissions
A collection of stories written by individuals living with MS.> Please find the submission guidelines attached.
Thank you,
Liz Pearl, M.Ed.
Therapist / Editor
PK Press
liz_pearl@sympatico.ca
MS?My Story
A Collection of MS Voices
Edited by Liz Pearl
PK Press
MS—My Story is a collection of creative nonfiction writing by individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis. This original collection includes approximately 25 contributing authors. This unique publication includes a TOC, foreword and index of authors’ bios.
Guidelines for Authors:
The submission for this collection must be previously unpublished and not previously posted (website, blog, Facebook, etc.).
The suggested length is 1000 words maximum plus a bio section with a maximum of 100 words. The bio may include email contact and website information.
Select the creative nonfiction writing format of your choice including: memoir, narrative, letter, interview, poetry or journal entry.
The submission must be preceded by a brief synopsis (approximately one paragraph in length).
Individuals who are not able to submit electronic documents may be eligible for inclusion by interview. (Toronto area only)
Deadlines:
Synopsis – January 9th, 2012
Final Draft - April 2nd, 2012
Please submit your draft in 12 point Times New Roman font in a Word document.
Please do not include: graphics, photos, illustrations, headers, footers or page numbers.
Suggested Themes:
The main focus is positive and optimistic. The themes listed below are provided as guidelines.
Coping • Courage • Creativity • Empowerment • Faith
Gratitude • Healing • Hope • Humour • Insight • Inspiration
Love • Motivation • Strength • Success • Support • Wisdom
Participating as a contributing author is as an opportunity to share a glimpse of yourself and your experience of living with MS. Expressing your words of wisdom will create a powerful legacy and an enduring resource to be treasured. In addition to your family and friends, many readers will benefit tremendously from your personal insights and from a range of positive perspectives. I firmly believe that participating in this unique therapeutic project will be a meaningful endeavour for all participants and I look forward to the collaborative process.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you wish to participate in MS—My Story. Please forward a brief statement or synopsis ASAP for your intended submission. Please also forward a very brief bio along with your complete name and contact information.
All contributing authors will receive one complimentary copy of the book and the opportunity to purchase additional copies. The book will be available @ $20/copy to the public in a limited printed edition.
There is no remuneration for inclusion in this publication.
Additional information about the publication including copyright information and the editorial process will be outlined upon acceptance of a synopsis.
Further details about the book including distribution and sales will be released at a later date.
For your interest, please find below, the titles to previous publications:
• Living Legacies – A Collection of Writing by Contemporary Canadian Jewish Women - Volume III (PK Press, 2011), Volume II (PK Press, 2010), Volume I (PK Press, 2007)
• Brain Attack - The Journey Back – A Collection of Creative Writing about Stroke Recovery (KOPE Associates, 2005) ?
• Mourning Has Broken – A Collection of Creative Writing about Grief and Healing (KOPE Associates, 2004) ?
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Please direct all questions directly to:
Liz Pearl, M.Ed.
Therapist/Editor
PK Press
liz_pearl@sympatico.ca