Women’s Stories Sought for “HandPrints On My Heart” Anthology
August 14th 2008 00:51
Do You Have a HandPrints On My Heart Story?
Are you (or do you know) a female author with a story to tell about a special individual whose influence has been life-changing? If so, Marlene Moore Gordon would like to see your story and consider it for possible inclusion in her upcoming book, HandPrints On My Heart.
Marlene is seeking "personal real-life short stories written to acknowledge someone who has made a significant difference in the writer’s life," and her hope is that the "universal emotions" expressed in these stories "will touch the hearts of people worldwide who read, hear and see (them)."
My Own HandPrints Submission and Experience
A short time back, I contacted Marlene about her project, after discovering her call for submissions at LifeWriter's Market Watch. (You'll find other writing markets on this site, as well. Be aware that, as new projects are added, older ones move toward the bottom of the webpage. So, you may need to scroll down quite a bit to locate the HandPrints announcement.) I submitted an inspirational story I'd written about my paternal grandmother but had never published. She accepted my piece and we then went through a few rounds of editing to improve the piece and make it more suitable to the tone she had in mind for the stories. (I found her very pleasant to work with and quite receptive to my editorial input, which is always a plus for a writer whose work is undergoing the editing process.)
The HandPrints On My Heart Website and Guidelines
You'll find more information about this fascinating project at the HandPrints On My Heart website. Marlene's Submission Guidelines will give you all the information you'll need to submit your own story.
A Few HandPrints Business Details
While Marlene is still seeking a publisher for HandPrints On My Heart, she already has a literary agent. Monetary compensation for the project is still undetermined and will be presented to all accepted authors in writing for their approval once a publisher has been signed. Marlene expects compensation to be comparable to that offered by other similar anthologies, such as A Cup of Comfort and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Rights purchased will be non-exclusive, one-time rights.
Will You Help Spread the Word?
Marlene is interested in spreading the word about the HandPrints On My Heart book project. So, if you're a blogger whose niche is writing and/or publishing, you might want to consider writing a post about her project. Check out the details at her website and/or drop her a line -- and maybe a submission, too, while you're at it -- at the following e-mail address: MMG@handprintsonmyheart.com. (Even if you aren't a blogger, you can still spread the word to other writers you know -- and send in your own submission, as well.)
Know Any Celebrities Who Can Endorse the Project?
And, if you happen to know any celebrities who might be willing to contribute a story, along with an endorsement of the book, by all means, let them know about the project (and let Marlene know about them.) It's simply a fact of life that more publishers will sit up and take notice of a manuscript that has a celebrity's name attached.
Hope to see your story in HandPrints!
Jeanne
Did you enjoy this post? Have anything to add? Thinking of writing a story for HandPrints? Have one already written? I'd love to hear about it!
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Comment by Joanne Fedler
Secret Writers Business
Jo
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Happy to pass along the lead! Hope you will submit! I'm sure the book will be fantastic!
Thanks for your input!
Jeanne
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
I have been looking for a way to thank someone very special and this is perfect. Although it may never get published it has given me the inspiration to write about it.
Thanks
Ash
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
So glad to have helped inspire you to write about your special person! Hope your story does make it into the book! Even though writing your story may be satisfying in itself, please do be sure to submit it! You never know what will happen until you try!
Best wishes!
Jeanne
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
*in Chorus* thanks for sharing this... I might have just the tale.
with appreciation
Lilla ...
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
You're more than welcome! Glad to hear you've got a story in mind! It sure would be great if you, Ash, and Jo all joined me in contributing to the anthology! It promises to be quite a collection of uplifting tales!
Thanks for your feedback!
Jeanne
Comment by Workflow
Very much thankful to you for providing the info. You surely is a caring blogger.
Comment by AmyHuang
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Sorry I haven't dropped by for a while - and it's a pleasant blog to come back on
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Happy to help! Hope you'll submit a story.
Thanks for the visit!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Good to see you! Believe me, I understand how busy life can be!
Hope you, too, will submit a story! It should prove to be a wonderful collection!
Thanks for stopping by!
Jeanne