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.
All submissions are due by June 30th
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Submission Requirements:
- Must be a current or former SC resident
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be original, unpublished work
- No AI-Generated submissions will be considered
- Work containing language that is discriminatory towards any beliefs, identities, ethnicities, expressions, or abilities will not be accepted. Works promoting the use of violence or harm to others will not be accepted.
Poetry Submissions:
- Up to 3 poems per submission
- Please put all poems in one document, but start each poem on a separate page
Art Submissions
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- Please submit files as jpg, png, or pdf
- Include title of work in your submission
All accepted submissions will receive $150 and a free copy of the anthology.
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!
