MartyT Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 Dear Ones, The following invitation comes to us from the Creative Nonfiction Foundation: *************************************** Call for Submissions: End of Life Stories Creative Nonfiction is seeking new essays that explore death, dying, and end of life care, for a collection to be published by Southern Methodist University Press. We're looking for stories that transcend the "I" and find universal meaning in personal experiences. We hope to include stories representing a wide variety of perspectives—from physicians, nurses, hospice workers, social workers, counselors, clergy, funeral directors, family members, and others. We want narratives that capture, illustrate and/or explain the best way to approach the end of life, as well as stories that highlight current features, flaws, and advances in the healthcare system and their impact on professionals, patients, and families. Essays must be vivid and dramatic; they should combine a strong and compelling narrative with a significant element of research or information. We're looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice. Creative Nonfiction editors will award one $1500 prize for Best Essay, and two $500 prizes for runners-up. Guidelines: Essays must be: unpublished, 5,000 words or less, postmarked by December 31, 2009, and clearly marked "End of Life" on both the essay and the outside of the envelope. There is a $20 reading fee (or send a reading fee of $25 to include a 4-issue CNF subscription); multiple entries are welcome ($20/essay) as are entries from outside the U.S. (though subscription shipping costs do apply). Please send manuscript, accompanied by a cover letter with complete contact information, self-addressed stamped envelope and payment to: Creative Nonfiction Attn: End of Life Stories 5501 Walnut Street, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Please share this announcement with anyone who might be interested in submitting work. Please email any questions to information@creativenonfiction.org. Creative Nonfiction Foundation 5501 Walnut Street, Suite 202 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 phone: 412.688.0304 fax: 412.688.0262 www.creativenonfiction.org Keep in touch: subscribe to CNF's email newsletter!EndofLife_Call.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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