A Call For Submissions
Simple Things:
Moments of ​Isolated Gratitude
Children and Adult Writers Are
Welcome To Submit!
We believe a more harmonious and supportive society begins with literacy.  We believe that a successful life begins with, and is enhanced by, the written word.  We believe that not everyone is able or inclined to pick up trash by the side of the road or give blood or donate financially in order to contribute to the well-being of their community.  We know there must be an alternative.  We believe that alternative is the Power of The Pen!
One of the things that gives the pursuit of writing meaning is the impact our words have on the lives of others.  What we write, whether real or imagined, can, and often does, spark tremendous connectivity with our readers.  Words give others permission to feel, learn, and understand points of view or concepts that perhaps they would not have encountered, had they not picked up a book.

​Works of charity, we believe, are essential to the empathetic, evolutionary path humanity must travel if it is going to sustain and prevail throughout the next seven generations, and beyond. 

Without the goal of improving literacy standards the world over, our society is doomed to fail.   An illiterate population hinders every aspect of a country's development... it's economy, agriculture, industry and manufacturing, arts, sciences, technology, and most importantly, governing.  A society that lacks basic literacy skills is threatened by terrorists, despots, and, most tragically, apathy. 
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​Proceeds from sales of this book will support the World Literacy Foundation. and their mission to grow individuals and communities through the written word.

“We strive to ensure that every young individual regardless of geographic location has the opportunity to acquire literacy skills to reach their full potential, succeed at school and beyond.  We envision a world in which every one of us can read and write, in which there is free access to education for all.”
To support the needs of the world's illiterate population, and to give writers a place to share their inspiration and gratitude, we have created a new Community Service Anthology.

A collection of poetry, short stories, and anecdotal essays, we are asking writers to reflect on their time in Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020.  Each submission should reflect a moment of Gratitude; whether real or imagined. 

We envision small nuggets of "wow" hidden in plain sight on the pages of this book: in true stories of courage and bravery; in remembrances of those we love; in stories of those we've lost but with whom we shared special time; in the humor we find coping with this interesting year; and in the gentle make-believe we share with children, to ease their stress, worry, and fear.  We hope that through our words, we can share a connection with others who may have missed a moment of grace in their lives, and through our writing, can look back to discover a few of their own. 

Through this book, our hope is that when we look back in recollection of our time in quarantine and Pandemic, we see it with kinder eyes, lighter hearts, and gentler souls... and that we share those perspectives with people all over the world.

    Please Share Your Words...  You May Inspire Others...

    Submissions are now being accepted from writers of every age, stage and (nearly) every genre for Simple Things.  This anthology is intended as a  collection of poetry, short stories, and anecdotal essays. 

    ​Writers, we want you to contemplate your time in Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020.  Each submission should reflect A Moment of Gratitude.  Poems, Stories, and Essays may be fiction or non-fiction; serious or humorous, and must not exceed 10,000 words.  You may submit as many pieces as you like, but each submission must be sent in separately.   The core message of this book is about gratitude; political rants will not be included.

    ​We encourage young writers to submit their work, as well, and therefore, we must ask that all submissions are "family-friendly" in genre, situation, and language content.  If minor children would like to submit a poem, story, or anecdotal essay, a parent or guardian must complete the submission form.

    ​The submission deadline is September 30, 2020. 
    ​The anticipated release date is near Thanksgiving, 2020.
    Your email address is critical.  We will perform one round of editing before book publication, and if we don't have your email address, we cannot submit editorial notes and suggestions to you.  If edits are not received corrected by the due date specified, your submission will be discarded.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Contributing Authors are not paid a royalty for their submission, but are permitted to order up to five copies of the anthology at the "print cost", plus shipping fees (to be determined after the book has been fully edited and formatted).  If you are interested in this accommodation, please check the circle.  You will be contacted via email once books become available.
    Submissions must be in either MS Word or RTF formats, of 10,000 words. or fewer.  You may submit more than one piece, but each must be submitted with it's own form.  Files with multiple submissions will be deleted without being considered for editing or inclusion.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Headshot photos must be submitted in black & white, 300dpi, in jpg format only.
    I understand that by submitting my work, I give Pages Promotions, LLC rights and permissions to print, publish, and sell my work in both print and e-book formats for inclusion in this anthology, only.  I understand that I am submitting my work for charity purposes, and I will not receive royalty payments or complimentary copies.

    I understand that I own my work, and may submit it to other publications, as I choose.  I understand that Pages Promotions, LLC accepts simultaneous submissions, and that it's acceptable if the piece I submit for the Simple Things  anthology appears in other book(s) previously, at the same time, or at a later date.
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