LaChancePublishing.com
1. Analysis of the editorial description of essays accepted
See http://www.lachancepublishing.com/guidelines.htmlExplores the experiences of friends, family, and caregivers to those coping with various diseases; and/or physical/mental illnesses. Stories submitted are intended to share the struggles of disease, but provide inspiration as well. Welcome non-fiction personal essays and stories—500 word minimum, 2,000 words maximum.
Submission deadlines:
Autism - January 31, 2008
Care Giving – December 31, 2007
Multiple Sclerosis – February 28, 2008
Bipolar disorder – March 31, 2008
Childhood Cancer – April 31, 2008
Diabetes – May 31, 2008
Heart disease – May 31, 2008
Parkinson’s disease – June 30, 2008
2. Description of several representative essays published in your venue:
This site allows you to read only one story because the submissions accepted have been made into a book. In order to read the rest you must purchase the book.
“Elisabeth” by Misha Segal
Subject matter: A true story of a son writing about his mother’s battle with lung cancer.
Voice: First person, narrated by the son, reflecting and detailed account of his mother’s life. Philosophical reflecting – this site seeks stories that inform, give insight, provide inspiration, courage or comfort to those in need.
Form (modes of writing/experimental) description, narration.
Artistry: these essays are more focused on providing hope and inspiration by being beautifully but honestly written.
Themes: recurring phrase “That was mama.”
Length: 500 word minimum, 2,000 words maximum.
3. Niche
audience - the general public and anyone who has been affected by illness.
Purpose - The “Voices Of” anthologies provide first-person essays offering support, perspective, insight and information to everyone touched by life threatening or chronic disease.
4. Other
FORMAT:
Microsoft Word
Times New Roman, 12-point
Left justified margins
Double spaced
Spell-checked/proofread
No electronic submissions
Replies within 16 weeks
Publishes about 20 essays every year
If admitted you can win up to $200
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