THE OPEN CALL DEADLINE HAS NOW PASSED.  IF YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR STORY THAT YOU FEEL WOULD BE RELEVANT, YOU MAY SEND ME AN EMAIL AT teamemories@yahoo.com AND PROPOSE YOUR TOPIC.  A LIMITED NUMBER OF AUTHORS MAY BE INVITED TO SUBMIT THROUGH THIS PROCESS.

Please understand that submission of an essay does not guarantee publication.

GUIDELINES

1. All essays must be original works, non-fiction, and not previously published.
   
   
2. Pieces must be 800 to 1800 words in length.
   
   
3. Authors of works selected for publication will be required to sign a consent form granting the Editor the right to edit, publish, copy, display and otherwise use the entries in connection with the "Tea Memories" publication.  Authors will consent that names and biographical material may be used for advertising and promotional materials without further permissions.
   
   
4. Pseudonyms are permitted if your piece is selected for publication, but legal names must be provided with the submission and in the consent form.
   
   
5. If other people are referenced in your work, you must be certain not to violate their privacy.

SUBMISSION PROCESS

1. Essays must be received by June 30, 2009.
   
   
2. Essays should be sent via e-mail to teamemories@yahoo.com as an attached document in .rtf format.  The e-mail should carry the subject line "Essay Submission."
   
   
3. With your document, please provide your name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and a short (60 word max) biography.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: June 30, 2009

SUBMIT TO: teamemories@yahoo.com

NOTIFICATION

The Editor will notify all applicants of her publication decisions in the Fall.  All authors will receive notice of decision, whether their pieces are accepted or declined.

For more information, please contact the Editor, Katrina, at teamemories@yahoo.com.  All inquiries will be answered within 48 hours.