Creating an Anthology

PART Two: MAGNIFY VOICES–CREATING AN ANTHOLOGY

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These love stories show the heartache and joy, the fear and pride of mothers awaiting the safe return of their soldiers. The beginning of the article can be found here. Search For A Publisher My first query was sent to a large publishing house interested in war memoirs. My query was rejected. I sent a second query letter with three requested chapters and book outline to a regional press. I approached Gray & …

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Part one: Magnify voices–creating an anthology

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My article was first published in 2015 on the Writer’s Digest blog. An anthology has the power to magnify the voices of its contributors much like the device of a Greek Chorus in a play. The Chorus is the mouthpiece for the audience clarifying the theme of the play, adding commentary, asking questions, and narrating the action.  In an anthology, the contributors become the Chorus, fulfilling the same function, making sure the unique voice of that collection of work …

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