THE SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS OPEN!!
The #WriteInclusively contest has begun! Send in your submissions. You have until Sunday, September 6th, 9 pm EST to send in your submission to writeinclusively (at) gmail (dot) com.
Make sure to follow formatting guidelines! Remember to include the sections of "System(s) of Oppression" and "Author's Identity." Those are mandatory (don't worry - your name/email will not be published).
To clarify what these things are, here's an example. Say your novel deals with racism and classism. You would then put "Racism, Classism" after "System(s) of Oppression". Then, you would disclose your "Author's Identity" in line with the 1-2 systems you picked above. In our example, you would disclose your race and class status: "Hispanic, Middle class."
There are exceptions for cis-sexism and homophobia, because disclosing the author's identity can "out" any queer authors who are in the closet. If this applies to you, and you do not want to "out" yourself, don't worry. You will still be required to disclose your identity in your submission (so that I can better evaluate the entry) but no sexual orientation or gender identity (unless the system chosen is "sexism") will be published on the blog. Meaning, even if you are a straight author writing about a gay character, and you put "straight" as your "Author's Identity," that information will not be published on my blog. If you pick homophobia or cis-sexism, your author's identity section will not be published (but will still be required). This is to protect any closeted queer writers. Out-and-proud writers, please know this is to protect those in your community who are in the closet. Closeted authors: you can trust me to remain discreet with your identity.
[If an author gets a request from an agent, is the author's responsibility to divulge their identities if they feel safe doing so to that agent. Don't let the agent assume you have personal experience with a system of oppression if you do not.]
To clarify what these things are, here's an example. Say your novel deals with racism and classism. You would then put "Racism, Classism" after "System(s) of Oppression". Then, you would disclose your "Author's Identity" in line with the 1-2 systems you picked above. In our example, you would disclose your race and class status: "Hispanic, Middle class."
There are exceptions for cis-sexism and homophobia, because disclosing the author's identity can "out" any queer authors who are in the closet. If this applies to you, and you do not want to "out" yourself, don't worry. You will still be required to disclose your identity in your submission (so that I can better evaluate the entry) but no sexual orientation or gender identity (unless the system chosen is "sexism") will be published on the blog. Meaning, even if you are a straight author writing about a gay character, and you put "straight" as your "Author's Identity," that information will not be published on my blog. If you pick homophobia or cis-sexism, your author's identity section will not be published (but will still be required). This is to protect any closeted queer writers. Out-and-proud writers, please know this is to protect those in your community who are in the closet. Closeted authors: you can trust me to remain discreet with your identity.
[If an author gets a request from an agent, is the author's responsibility to divulge their identities if they feel safe doing so to that agent. Don't let the agent assume you have personal experience with a system of oppression if you do not.]
Reminder: I cover up names when I read submissions. I won't know who is who, so even if I know you and love you so much, bias = gone.
The Twitter prompt is: "Why am I submitting to #WriteInclusively?" Answer that question on Twitter using that hashtag. Good luck everyone! I'M SO EXCITED!! (Edited to Add: Here is the list of agents/editors involved in the contest!)
GET GOING! GOOD LUCK! Any questions, ask them below!
This says it closes August 6. Do you mean September? :D
ReplyDeleteOh shoot! Yes, so sorry about that! Lemme fix it.
DeleteHow many submission are you going to select for the agent round?
ReplyDeleteIt will depend on how many entries we receive. The more the entries, the more I'll select! It's hard because the scope and range of this contest are focused, so fewer entries will come in.
DeleteFor our identity, do you want to know if we're white, but from a mixed family/interracial marriage/etc?
ReplyDeleteSure! That's important to know.
Deletegreat campaign. I'm a little foggy about the contest. What do you "win" (aka what do we hope to submit for) and if agents are involved, which agents are participating? thanks and sorry if I missed this on the site- I did look.
ReplyDeleteHey, thank you!
DeleteYou "win" requests from agents and editors, who can be found here: http://scwrite.blogspot.com/2015/08/agenteditor-reveal-for-write.html. :D