{"id":161,"date":"2007-09-01T10:05:20","date_gmt":"2007-09-01T14:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/blog\/?p=161"},"modified":"2007-09-01T10:09:46","modified_gmt":"2007-09-01T14:09:46","slug":"crooked-letter-i-call-for-submissions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.kuma2.net\/blog\/?p=161","title":{"rendered":"Crooked Letter I – Call For Submissions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editors: Connie Griffin and David Hooks
\nDiscipline: Creative Nonfiction: Memoir, Personal Essays, Literary Journalism
\nSubmission Deadline: No later than February 15, 2008; Early submissions welcome
\nSubmission Guidelines at www.comingoutinthesouth.com<\/a><\/p>\n

We are seeking submissions for a collection of creative nonfiction stories focusing on the distinct nature of “coming out” in the South. We are interested in many themes covering the full scope of “coming out” experiences, from the tragic to the hilarious. Nonfiction stories and essays may weave thematic threads such as sexuality, race and ethnicity, gender, religion and spirituality, self-esteem, and socio-economic class as uniquely experienced by southern LGBTs.<\/p>\n

We are looking for fresh takes on the LGBT aesthetic of “coming out.” Give us a glimpse of an illuminating moment or an emotional passage from your gay, lesbian, bi, trans, or otherwise queer, southern life. Topics may cover family, friends, falling in love, overcoming obstacles, parenting, legal issues, discovery, orientation, passing, not passing, inspiration, socializing, growing up, or other themes we haven’t thought of yet.<\/p>\n

Many of us have left the South since our childhoods or \u201ccoming out.\u201d All whose primary \u201ccoming out\u201d was experienced in the South, in relation to southern family or community, regardless of their current residence, are encouraged to submit their story. We’ve all got a story to tell; we’re hoping you will share yours.<\/p>\n

Writers may submit narratives in the form of memoir, personal essay, literary journalism, cultural commentary, or take other approaches of your own invention. All nonfiction submissions will be considered. NONFICTION ONLY; NO FICTION, PLEASE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Editors: Connie Griffin and David Hooks Discipline: Creative Nonfiction: Memoir, Personal Essays, Literary Journalism Submission Deadline: No later than February 15, 2008; Early submissions welcome Submission Guidelines at www.comingoutinthesouth.com We are seeking submissions for a collection of creative nonfiction stories focusing on the distinct nature of “coming out” in the South. 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