Fishtrap Anthology

The Fishtrap Anthology is a little collection of poems and prose penned by Summer Fishtrap participants. We have produced Fishtrap anthologies for several years now. Some, like The Zumwalt:  Writings from the Prairie, are special projects that are not done every year.

Remember the black bear at Summer Fishtrap 2008? That bear made it on the cover the Fishtrap Anthology 2008: Speaking Truth. The Fishtrap Anthology 2009: Usual and Accustomed Places holds some unique, nature-inspired writing from our first ever "Outpost" workshop at Billy Meadows.

Fishtrap anthologies are available online here at [The Fishtrap Store] and sometimes from local bookstores like [The Bookloft].

FISHTRAP ANTHOLOGY SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The Fishtrap Anthology publishes work by Fishtrap participants and instructors. We will take submissions of work inspired by Summer Fishtrap Workshops or The Gathering. The Anthology depends on sponsorships to break even. If we are unable to attract sufficient sponsorships, the Anthology will not be published.
 
RIGHTS/COMPENSATION:  Fishtrap requests “one time rights.” All other rights remain with the author. We accept previously published work or work accepted for publication elsewhere. Please notify us if your submission has been or will be published elsewhere. Each contributor receives one contributor’s copy, and may purchase additional copies at a discount.

LENGTH:  Prose, 1500 words maximum. Poetry, 1‑5 poems. You may submit more than one piece, and you may submit in more than one genre.

ART:  We like photos and line drawings. Please submit an electronic copy of your photo or drawing in JPG format, at a minimum resolution of 300 DPI.

FORMAT:  Manuscript form. The first page should have full name, address, telephone number, and e‑mail address. Please indicate which workshop or Fishtrap event inspired your submission. Submissions must be made electronically. Send your submission to info@fishtrap.org.

AUTHOR INFORMATION:  Provide a brief bio with your submission. You may also include a statement about a workshop, someone who helped you, or a situation that led to the writing.

DEADLINE:  Postmark by August 31, 2010.

PUBLICATION:  We plan to publish the Anthology by October 31, 2010.