Talk to us about your joy!

We are working on a new collection, under contract with Signature Books. The book will focus on stories of queer joy. Tell us a love story. Tell us a story about gender euphoria. Tell us a story about acceptance. Tell us the things that make you laugh. We're looking to collect a balm of stories that heal--queer chicken soup for the soul, as it were--and we want stories of celebration, dance, laughter, acceptance, love.

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Signature books publishes Mormon-studies books, but you definitely do not need to be a practicing Mormon to contribute to this collection, nor do you need to address your essay to practicing Mormons. We are simply interested in joyful stories from your life.

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The form of your submission should be narrative. Narrative essays are a style of essay that uses story format to recreate moments from your life. Find more tips on writing a narrative essay here. 

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Stories should be between 1000 and 5000 words.

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Contributing authors will receive two free copies of the book and a 40% author discount on further books published. Compensation may be available for authors who read and record their essays in Signature Book's recording studio in Salt Lake City for the audiobook.

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We are especially interested in stories from people of color, trans people, women, nonbinary people, intersex people, bisexuals, lesbians, asexuals, pansexuals, two-spirit people, and gender diverse people.

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Anonymous contributions are allowed, as are contributions under pen-names. (The book's editor will need to know your identities, but will keep them confidential per your request). 

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Email submissions to the book's editor, kerrylynnpray@gmail.com, with the subject line "Queer Joy Submission." Deadline Oct 31, 2022.