Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 10:17:37 GMT -5
I should have put this in Book stuff but I wanted everyone to see it. The latest book is open for submissions. ;D If I remember correctly you have untill September. 
The second volume of Gifts will include stories about individuals with Down syndrome written by a wide variety of individuals, including:
family members (such as parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members)
friends (such as neighbors, babysitters, and other associates)
professionals (such as teachers, doctors and nurses, and therapists)
**PLEASE NOTE** Most of the stories in the first volume of Gifts are mothers' accounts of adjusting to their child's diagnosis. While similar stories will be considered for inclusion in the second volume, our primary purpose is to feature stories that offer other perspectives and experiences. We are especially interested in stories about school-age children, adolescents, and adults.
Please write about one of the following gifts that the individual has brought into your life:
PEACE: Describe how this individual exemplifies healthy acceptance of self, of others, and of life in general. How has he or she helped you to make peace with the circumstances in your life?
COURAGE: Describe how this individual has shown courage in the face of difficulty. What has he or she taught you about meeting life's challenges?
FRIENDSHIP: Describe what this individual has taught you about being a true friend. How does he or she exemplify the values of kindness, cooperation, and/or trust?
AWARENESS: Describe how this individual has opened your eyes. As a result of your relationship with him or her, what truths do you now understand? What beauties can you now see?
JOY: Describe how this individual brightens your days. How has he or she brought love, laughter, and/or happiness into your life?
If you'd like to submit a story, please follow these guidelines:
--Your story should describe how an individual with Down syndrome has enriched your life. (You can write about more than one individual in your story).
--Your story must be unpublished, or if it has been published you must own the full rights to the piece
--Your story should contain a clear main idea supported by examples, and should employ creative writing techniques such as the use of descriptive language, symbolism and imagery, and/or dialogue. Your submission should have a descriptive title, an engaging beginning, and a concise, memorable ending.
--Compose your story in a plain, 12-pt. font using a word processing program. Single space your text. Leave an empty line between paragraphs; do not indent or use any tabs. No handwritten submissions will be accepted.
--Submissions must be between 500 and 2000 words in length (1-4 single-spaced pages).
--Include the following information in the upper left corner of the first page of your story: Full name, street address, phone number, email address, story title, and word count.
-Do not send your file as an attachment. Copy your entire file and paste it into the body of an email. Put your last name and the title of your story in the email subject line, like this: mylastname_mystorytitle.
--Send the email to giftsds2@segullah.org.
You will be notified through email regarding your submission’s status by January 1, 2009.
Please visit the website for more information about Gifts at: www.giftsds.segullah.org/
The second volume of Gifts will include stories about individuals with Down syndrome written by a wide variety of individuals, including:
family members (such as parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members)
friends (such as neighbors, babysitters, and other associates)
professionals (such as teachers, doctors and nurses, and therapists)
**PLEASE NOTE** Most of the stories in the first volume of Gifts are mothers' accounts of adjusting to their child's diagnosis. While similar stories will be considered for inclusion in the second volume, our primary purpose is to feature stories that offer other perspectives and experiences. We are especially interested in stories about school-age children, adolescents, and adults.
Please write about one of the following gifts that the individual has brought into your life:
PEACE: Describe how this individual exemplifies healthy acceptance of self, of others, and of life in general. How has he or she helped you to make peace with the circumstances in your life?
COURAGE: Describe how this individual has shown courage in the face of difficulty. What has he or she taught you about meeting life's challenges?
FRIENDSHIP: Describe what this individual has taught you about being a true friend. How does he or she exemplify the values of kindness, cooperation, and/or trust?
AWARENESS: Describe how this individual has opened your eyes. As a result of your relationship with him or her, what truths do you now understand? What beauties can you now see?
JOY: Describe how this individual brightens your days. How has he or she brought love, laughter, and/or happiness into your life?
If you'd like to submit a story, please follow these guidelines:
--Your story should describe how an individual with Down syndrome has enriched your life. (You can write about more than one individual in your story).
--Your story must be unpublished, or if it has been published you must own the full rights to the piece
--Your story should contain a clear main idea supported by examples, and should employ creative writing techniques such as the use of descriptive language, symbolism and imagery, and/or dialogue. Your submission should have a descriptive title, an engaging beginning, and a concise, memorable ending.
--Compose your story in a plain, 12-pt. font using a word processing program. Single space your text. Leave an empty line between paragraphs; do not indent or use any tabs. No handwritten submissions will be accepted.
--Submissions must be between 500 and 2000 words in length (1-4 single-spaced pages).
--Include the following information in the upper left corner of the first page of your story: Full name, street address, phone number, email address, story title, and word count.
-Do not send your file as an attachment. Copy your entire file and paste it into the body of an email. Put your last name and the title of your story in the email subject line, like this: mylastname_mystorytitle.
--Send the email to giftsds2@segullah.org.
You will be notified through email regarding your submission’s status by January 1, 2009.
Please visit the website for more information about Gifts at: www.giftsds.segullah.org/
