9.23.2009

call for submissions: thymos book project

What does it mean to be Asian American in the twenty-first century? The Thymos Book project is an anthology out of Portland compiling the experiences of Asian Americans.

The goal is to get people to "tell their stories in their own words; communicate perspectives that challenge or transcend mainstream stereotypes; or simply relate something uniquely personal as an Asian American." They're currently seeking submissions:
What: The Thymos organization of Portland, Oregon is seeking submissions for its anthology of work by Asian Americans.

When: The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2009.

How: Submissions can be sent either by e-mail or postal mail:

E-mail: Thymosbook@gmail.com

Postal mail:

Thymos
P.O. Box 1912
Beaverton, OR 97075

Submission Guidelines:

1. Writer should identify as an Asian American and be affiliated with Oregon. Participation in activism, civic/volunteer work, or general membership in the Asian American community is preferred but not required.

2. Submissions can involve written work of any type including personal essays, analytical articles, fiction, or poetry. Submissions can be also visual in nature such as photographs, drawings, etc. All photos should be in black and white.

3. Written submissions should be no longer than 20 pages typed, 12-point font, and double spaced.

Questions: Contact Larry Yu or Valerie Katagiri at ThymosBook@gmail.com
Sounds like a great opportunity for aspiring Asian American writers to get their stories out there in published form. The deadline to submit is October 31 (I'm told that this is a soft deadline, so you can probably get away with submitting past the date). For more information about the project, and how to contribute, go here.

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