Michele Cushatt - Writer and Speaker

Stories Needed: The Christmas Spirit

Posted on 23. Dec, 2009 by Michele in Writing Opps

The Christmas Spirit is a book project contracted with St. Martin’s Press for Fall 2011. They’re seeking true stories that emphasize the significance of the Christmas season. We get caught up in the busyness of the season—the shopping, the family drama, and the event planning, and we lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas. Sometimes, through God’s grace or what some call a twist of fate, we’re able to step back and grasp the real meaning of Christmas and our lives are enriched. These are the kinds of stories they want.

• Deadline for stories is May 1, 2010.
• All entries must be double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman, Word document.
• Stories may run from 900 to 1,300 words. We will not consider longer pieces.
• We prefer first-person narratives.
• Your name will be listed with your story and you’ll have a fifty-word information/resume paragraph at the end of the book.
• Every story must have a positive solution that results from events or timing at the Christmas season.
• Every story must have a positive application. That is, you must tell us what you learned about Christmas or how it changed your life.
• You may send an original or a reprint. (If a reprint, please tell us where it was published and assure us that you own the reprint rights.)
• If we accept your story, you will retain rights. You’ll receive a $50 honorarium and at least one free copy of the book when it is released in October 2011.
• We’ll notify you of the results of your submission on or after September 15, 2010.
• For more information, you can go to the website HERE

(Thanks to Megan DiMaria and the ACFW loop for bringing this to my attention!)

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