Call for Submissions - Covid-19 Anthology

CALL FOR ENTRIES

IN THE MIDST

A COVID-19 ANTHOLOGY

  

NO ENTRY FEE                           SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

We are now accepting entries for In the Midst, a Covid-19 Anthology. We’ve all experienced unique situations during this historical event. Some of us have suffered great losses, some have experienced amazing miracles, some have undergone lifestyle changes, but all of us have been changed—forever. This anthology will capture the emotional truth of this time while we’re still in the midst of it. 

Our goal is to include the stories and poems of people from all types of backgrounds from all over the globe. We want to hear about your unique experience—and you may be creative in telling it. We will accept essays, articles, fiction, poems, photographs, and artwork. Pieces will be selected based upon emotional impact, creativity, and uniqueness. Stories of humor and inspiration are encouraged, as are stories of missed special events, coping mechanisms, kindnesses of strangers, and anything else you’ve experienced as a result of Covid-19. Photographs and other artwork that encapsulates the impact of Covid-19 s are accepted. 

We want to provide a family-friendly book that captures this unique time both for those still living through it and for future generations. Submitted material will be edited just enough to provide a professional-quality book; our goal is to retain the author’s voice.

TEACHERS and PARENTS: We'd love to get submissions from students so we can include their perspective. Thanks! 

We will accept: 
• Nonfiction up to 1500 words (one supporting artwork allowed)
• Fiction up to 1500 words (one supporting artwork allowed)
• Poems up to 30 lines (one supporting artwork allowed)
• Artwork/Photographs (up to 6 cartoons, photographs, or sketches). All artwork will appear in black and white within the book; artwork selected for covers will be in color. 

NO MORE THAN TWO ENTRIES PER PERSON. EACH ENTRY MUST HAVE ITS OWN ENTRY FORM.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 
• This completed form must accompany the entry. 
• All entries must be the original work of the submitter, and the rights to the work cannot have been assigned elsewhere (Entries may be previously published as long as the submitter retains the rights to the piece). 
• We require one-time rights only; the copyright for each piece remains with the author.
• Submissions accepted between 05/12/20 and 08/15/20
• The anthology will be published through KDP and available for sale through Amazon for a reasonable price no later than 12/10/20. 
• Entries will be accepted based on creativity, emotional impact, uniqueness, and writing/art quality. 
• There is no entry fee. However, we ask that you repost this call for entries through your social media accounts. 
• No payments will be made for submissions.
• Entries may be edited by Inspiration for Writers, Inc., prior to publication. 
• We reserve the right to reject any submission. 
• We reserve the right to cancel this call for submissions.
• Any conditions that prevent us from fulfilling the rules will result in the cancelation of the publication of the Anthology.
• All submissions must be in English. 
• ONLY DOC AND DOCX ACCEPTED FOR PROSE; ONLY JPG ACCEPTED FOR ARTWORK. 
• Releases must be signed by identifiable people in stories or photographs (one release per person). We strongly recommend changing the names and likenesses of people mentioned.
• Entries are accepted by email only. Submission forms and releases must also be attached. 

We will not accept:
• Material that is hateful to any religion, race, gender, or other group.
• Anything not considered “family friendly.” 
• Anything political. 

Click here for the submission form for all submissions: 
IN THE MIDST SUBMISSION FORM

Also click here if you are submitting photographs or artwork: 
RELEASE FORM (ADULTS)

RELEASE FORM (MINORS)

CONTACT INFORMATION:
We will email you when we receive your submission. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours (longer on weekends or holidays), please check your spam folder. 

If your email address changes before the anthology is printed, please email us at IFWeditors@gmail.com and let us know.

QUESTIONS: Email us at IFWeditors@gmail.com