As waves of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed pervasively in the South, we want to hear from queer and trans South Carolinians: what does community look like in this landscape?
Many queer and trans folks have fled their homes in South Carolina for safety in other states. Others came to the South to fight alongside the 36% of LGBTQ+ people living in the South. Some of us would like to leave, but we do our best to make here home.
We refuse to be silent or silenced. Liberation is Lit Press is proud to accept submissions from LGBTQ+ South Carolinians (current or previous residents) who want to share their thoughts about finding home in South Carolina through their poetry, short stories, or personal essays. We are also accepting visual art submissions for a chance to be featured on the cover of the anthology.
We had an amazing selection of poetry, personal essays, and cover art from LGBTQ+ individuals, and we were fortunate enough to select 17 contributors.
Are you interested in sponsoring the publication?
We are seeking community members passionate about LGBTQ+ issues to sponsor this powerful initiative and build a platform for LGBTQ+ people living in the South. By becoming a sponsor for the Where is Home? Anthology, you will help us make this project as impactful and accessible as possible. Your support will directly contribute to all publishing efforts and compensate contributors. All sponsorships are tax-deductible, sponsors will be named and thanked in the final publication, and sponsorships over $50 will receive a free copy of the book!
