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Soul Disclosure is a literary series for anyone who may not have a full-length book manuscript, but still a story to tell. Submitting is free and never at anytime is one under any obligation to purchase books in order for their submission to be selected.
Published titles are distributed through Ingram, the largest book distributor in the world, and made available at over 25,000 book venues, such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million and many others - so Soul Disclosure titles will be available to bookstores everywhere.
So what are our editors looking for? Short, true-life stories that deal with the following:
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Memorable Moments - Tell it with a Photo
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We all have them, and each one tells its own story. Submit and share a personal photo that tells of a special moment in your life or that reminds you of a time you never want to forget. Send us a funny childhood memory, a high school prom pic, a photo from back in the day (i.e. the 60s), a wedding day shot, or just that of a loved one you hold dear. All types of photos touching on all types of subjects are welcomed, so feel free to share anything. On your photo, you should note on the front in any textual format you wish of why that particular photo is special to you (i.e. I hope to be half the woman my mother was. I really miss her). Be creative and personal with your disclosure, making your words unique.
So join in as we create one of the most extensive photo albums ever, comprised of real photos from everyday people, like you, sharing memorable moments with heartfelt messages. We'll select the best pictures with the most touching messages submitted for a special edition of Soul Disclosure.
See Photo Guidelines below, then submit to photo@souldisclosure.com. In the subject line of your email, write Memorable Moments.
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One of our next editions of Soul Disclosure will feature true-life stories of how God has worked a miracle in your life or the life of someone close to you. We've all been blessed, so why not share the good news. Let your soul disclosure detail the problem or issue you are/were facing - whether in your marriage, your finances, your family, your walk with God, loss of a loved one, etc.
We're looking for personal stories, not sermons or lectures, so make sure to include dialogue so that it reads like a story in a book.
Make the reader feel a part of what you're writing. Include what you did to move closer to God during a troubling time. Did you pray? Fast? Consult your Pastor? Or find strength in a specific Bible verse? Share what you learned during the experience. The reader wants to know.
Conclude your story with how God answered your prayers in an unforgettable way. Let your story be an inspiration to others in a time where ones faith may be wavering. Share your blessings and show the reader that God is awesomely real!
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Truth & Confession explores all subject matters. Stories are first-person accounts that deal with topics such as, but not exclusive to, the consequences of making the wrong decision in a particular situation, whether in a relationship or other personal matter. Each work should touch on the moral lessons learned from an experience and what others should take away from your ordeal.
Stories in this arena touch on personal disclosures that may have never before been told...until now. They are usually drama-filled, so open up and don't hold back. Your story could change the direction of someone's life. And putting pen to paper is sometimes the best form of therapy for ourselves.
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We all realize the value of having a mother, especially those ones that are truly unforgettable. We're looking for memorable and personal stories that explore your relationship with your own mother.
Perhaps there's a special time shared that remains with you to this very day that still makes you smile. Or maybe it's a story that explores the relationship you wish you and your mother would have had.
Whether using the moment to address unresolved issues or to show your mother how much you love and appreciate her by keeping a fond moment alive forever - the page is yours.
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1) Stories must be original works written in first person. Include dialogue and detail so that your submission reads like a story.
2) Stories should be non-fiction, and we prefer no more than 700 words in length. Submissions will be accepted that contain up to 1500 words, but note that compensation for such a story will be paid at the 700 word count level since this is our preferred length.
3) We like never before published work that has not appeared in any other publication.
4) Due to the large volume of submissions received, please do not ask for acknowledged receipt of submissions nor report on the status of individual submissions.
5) Authors may submit only one story per Soul Disclosure category.
6) Submissions should be sent using the online form and must be completed in its entirety.
7) You must include a title with your story and a theme, such as love, family, encouragement, loss, etc. and include the category you're submitting for.
8) Do not send revisions unless they have been specifically requested by an editor.
9) NO explicit language or content is EVER allowed in any submission.
10) Make sure your story is free of grammatical errors before submitting.
11) We prefer not to receive anonymous or author unknown submissions, but you are allowed to use a pen name.
12) Write your story as if you're delivering your message directly to the reader.
13) Photos submitted for Memorable Moments should be no larger than 4x6 in size and should have an image resolution of 300 dpi or better. Digital images can be color or grayscale and saved as TIFF files. All color images should be CMYK TIFF for best reproduction. Your personal photos should be original, yours to use, and you must have the rights to submit them for publication. Only one photo per person should be submitted per publication.
Compensation: In addition to exposure, if we publish your story we will pay you at our regular rate - five cents per word. Note, there is no compensation for photo submissions for Memorable Moments - only recognition.
Submission Deadline: August 15, 2008
When dealing with a publication of this magnitude that contains numerous authors, release dates may change at the editors discretion.
Note: Early submissions are highly encouraged. Deadlines are sometimes extended.
Submit Your Soul Disclosure
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