We are so excited to introduce I’m a Girl…That’s Why as the second book in the Fundamentally Female™ series. Fundamentally Female™ was released October 2012 and has generated incredible attention. From being selected to be included in the 2013 Academy Award Female Nominee Swag Bags to being a winner of the 2012 Book of the Year. There is much excitement building for our next release – and we would LOVE to have you part of it! I’m a Girl…That’s Why will be a compilation of stories, quips, quotes, art of all types created by girls 12- 18 years of age. Award winning author and international speaker, Renee Rongen, will sprinkle her flavor throughout the book and her team will wrap the collection into a published piece worthy for submission for the 2014 award circuit. We hope you will consider submitting your work for consideration. Artwork Guidelines
w Only original art will be accepted; artwork must be copyrighted by the artist
w Minimum of 300 dpi required on all submissions
w Submissions can be: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Collage , Ceramics, Other
w Artwork submissions may be categorized into chapters; review topic list at right and indicate your selection on the Submission Form Writing Guidelines
w Story submissions are to be written in the first person tense
w Story submissions will be categorized into chapters; review topic list at right and indicate your selection on the Submission Form
w Story submissions can be: Short Story, Poem, Quote, Quip
w Feel free to submit more than one piece for us to consider
w Be sure to keep a copy of the stories and/or poems that you submit to us. Please do not contact us and ask us to send you a copy of anything you have previously submitted.
w Please submit only stories or poems that have not been previously published. The only exception to this is if your work has only been published in a small local publication with limited circulation. Submission Guidelines
w Feel free to submit more than one piece for us to consider.
w Artwork: Title Artwork with: Last Name.First Name and optional title Email zipped file and completed and signed Submission Form to submissions@fundamentallyfemale.com
w Writing: Title .doc file with: Last Name.First Name and optional title Email .doc file and completed and signed Submission Form to submissions@fundamentallyfemale.com
w Closing date for submissions is June 30, 2014
w Direct questions to submissions@fundamentallyfemale.com By submitting your piece you are agreeing to the following:
w Fundamentally Female editors are allowed to edit, crop or alter submissions as they see fit while retaining the integrity of the contribution.
w Only original art/writing will be accepted.
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Topics
w Wisdom
w Family
w Girlfriends
w Mentors
w Sports
w Music
w Art
w Life Changes
w Ah hah moments
w Girls just Wanna have Fun
w Spirituality
w Risk Taking
w Leadership
w Words from Mom
w Daddy’s girl
w Sisters
w Self acceptance
w Humor
w Becoming a woman
w Other
Next Steps
Submissions will be reviewed by the Fundamentally Female team immediately following the submission close date. When you submit your story to us, you will receive an response that we have received it. Please know this is the confirmation that your story has been delivered and accepted into our submission process. It is the only acknowledgment you will receive from us. If your submission is selected to be included in I’m a Girl…That’s Why you will receive:
w Email notification to congratulate you on being selected as a contributor to the book
w You will be paid $25.00 upon publication of the book w You will receive 5 free copies of the book your contribution appears in. thanks so much for your interest in being a part of this amazing project!