{"id":6263,"date":"2024-12-05T19:02:48","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anovelapproach.ca\/submission_calendar\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=6263"},"modified":"2024-12-05T19:05:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:05:36","slug":"fn-midnight-indigo-celebrating-black-women-writers-seeking-submissions-about-music","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/anovelapproach.ca\/submission_calendar\/event\/fn-midnight-indigo-celebrating-black-women-writers-seeking-submissions-about-music\/","title":{"rendered":"FN &#8211; Call for Submissions to midnight &#038; indigo: celebrating Black women writers. Theme: Music"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a Black woman writer with a passion for storytelling<em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>music? We are excited to announce an open call for submissions for short stories and essays inspired by music.<\/p>\n<p>From Saturday mornings hiding under pillows as the sound of Anita Baker creeps under the door\u2026to block parties and BBQs\u2026let\u2019s use music as our creative inspiration!<\/p>\n<p>In so many ways, music is a heartbeat of Black culture, the soundtrack to our lives, tied to memories of laughter, love, struggle, and triumph for generations. It\u2019s\u00a0<em>more\u00a0<\/em>than just sound; it shapes our experiences, tells our stories, and connects us to our roots.<\/p>\n<p>Music has always been a source of inspiration, healing, and joy. It\u2019s a force that transcends boundaries and speaks to our souls. Whether it\u2019s the soothing melodies of a lullaby, the powerful harmonies of a gospel choir, or the beats that make us dance, music is intertwined with our personal narratives.<\/p>\n<p>This open call invites you to explore and celebrate this connection by sharing your unique stories and essays that use music as a prompt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What We\u2019re Looking For:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Prompt:<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019re looking for original, previously unpublished short stories and essays that use music as a prompt. Your piece can be inspired by anything from a lyric from your favorite song to a song title, or even a personal memory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creativity: \u00a0<\/strong>Be creative,\u00a0<em>not prescriptive<\/em>, with the prompt and let your creativity shine through<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engagement:<\/strong>\u00a0Writing that draws readers in and makes them feel the rhythm of your words<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>General Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Word count:<\/strong>\u00a0Minimum 1,200. Max: 7,000<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compensation:\u00a0<\/strong>$0.07 per word for Short Stories and $150 for Personal essays. Rate and word count based upon the final, edited piece. We pay upon publication<\/li>\n<li>Submissions should be submitted in proper manuscript format with your name, email address, and the story\u2019s total word count on the first page.\u00a0<a class=\"link-color sbm-text link accessible-link\" href=\"http:\/\/shunn.net\/format\/story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for an example of proper short story manuscript format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We accept only previously unpublished work. Responses will be provided by\u00a0<strong>January 31, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s the soothing melodies of a lullaby, the powerful harmonies of a gospel choir, or the beats that make us dance, music is intertwined with our personal narratives. 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