2019 Q2 Shades of Pride: Call for Submissions
The call for submissions has ended.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work to support True Colors United!
Keep an eye out on our blog and on Twitter for updates!
TL;DR Press proudly announces a call for submissions for our 2019 second-quarter anthology, Shades of Pride. We are excited to get this project underway and to showcase talented writers from around the world.
This anthology will focus on voices, characters, and themes from within the LGBTQIA2+ community. We welcome submissions from all writers who would like to contribute to this wonderful anthology and worthy cause, with all proceeds donated to True Colors United (see more below). Please review our submission guidelines and inclusion statement below. Writers who self-identify as LGBTQIA2+ are encouraged to submit their work, as we are striving to create a collection that fully encompasses the diversity of this community.
Shades of Pride will be published through Amazon as an eBook and a paperback. The anthology will be published in June (date TBA). Accepted writers to the anthology will receive a free copy of the eBook as a small token of thanks for their contributions.
Submission Guidelines:
– Submission Deadline: March 9, 2019
– All genres welcome
– Creative Fiction (Short Stories and Flash Fiction)
– Creative Nonfiction (Essays)
– Poetry
– Plays / Screenplays / Audio play scripts
– Word Count
– 4,000-word limit maximum
– Submit your piece through our Google Form, which will require the following information:
– A .docx or .doc attachment of your submission
– A .docx or .doc attachment of your author bio
– Your name (pen names are acceptable)
– Title of your piece
– Twitter handle (optional)
– Word count
– A short synopsis of your piece for marketing purposes (not taken into account during scoring, optional)
– Whether your piece has been previously published or is being simultaneously submitted, and if so what rights you maintain
– Whether you would like editorial feedback before a final scoring of your piece
* You will receive confirmation of receipt from TL;DR Press within 48 hours.
Your piece should be formatted in Chicago style. This includes double spacing, indentation except for the opening line, and size 12 font in Calibri or Arial*.
– Submission Format:
– Chicago Style:
– Double spaced
– Indent after first line
– Size 12 font
– Calibri or Arial font*
*Please note that all work submitted in Comic Sans will be sacrificed to the demon Eligos, and your soul will be forfeit. NO EXCEPTIONS!
*TL;DR Press does not accept pieces that depict scenes of graphic sexual violence, assault, rape, incest, or any kind of child pornography. We also do not accept pieces that are in support of discrimination/bigotry based on sexuality, race, gender, religion, culture, or age.
(Or click here! If you have any issues submitting, send the requested information in the form to tldrpress@gmail.com)
Charity
The TL;DR Press curators have chosen True Colors United for our anthology charity:
“True Colors United works to end homelessness among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, creating a world where all young people can be their true selves.
LGBTQ young people are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ youth. Through a wide array of advocacy, training and education, and youth collaboration programs, the True Colors Fund works to ensure that no young person is homeless due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Learn more at www.truecolorsunited.org, a non-profit organization (EIN: 45-2489069)
We are so honored to work with True Colors United for this worthy cause. All proceeds from the sale of the book, both electronic and print, will be donated to the organization.
We would like to thank our curators: Camden M. Collins, Andy Curis and David Clark.
About TL;DR Press
TL;DR Press is a writers’ collective that publishes anthologies and other literary works showcasing diverse writers from around the world. A percentage of the proceeds from each publication are donated to a designated 501(c)(3) charity.
EIN: 83-2389576
Diversity Inclusion Statement
TL;DR Press is committed to inclusive and anti-discrimination practices in relation to all writers who submit work. The curators of the anthology encourage any writer marginalized based on their ethnicity, heritage, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental health, physical or cognitive capabilities, or socio-economic status to consider contributing to the anthology.
We aim to ensure that all writers’ rights are respected and protected throughout the submission process. The anthology curators will ensure that self-identifying as any identity above will not negatively affect any writer’s eligibility for inclusion in the anthology.
The Shades of Pride Anthology is meant to highlight voices and stories that have been historically left to the margins. The anthology curators will promote a climate that is welcoming and inclusive. The gender identity and sexual orientation of any and all writers who submit to the anthology is considered confidential and private unless the individual requests otherwise.
Any concerns or questions about inclusion or diversity can be sent to tldrpress@gmail.com.
SEND US YOUR WRITING BY MARCH 9, 2019!
Do you have burning questions that you can’t find the answer to here? Please email: tldrpress@gmail.com
Cheers,
