Submission Guidelines:
2000 words or less.

If your text or page formatting is stylized, you may alternatively provide a7×9” jpg. 300dpi and black and white required. This is ideal if spacing is important to the piece such as a poem or possible accompanying art. No color. Up to 2 pages intended to be displayed open book format.

Essay is all encompassing. Humorous or insightful life experiences or anecdotes. Absurd short fictional stories. Stylized poetry.

Please have edited your piece properly before submission. (Re-read it until you aren’t making changes.)

Include title and byline clearly (both may be adjusted for text submissions for uniform formatting.

Receive:
- Your work in the anthology
- Name, one line bio, and website in Appendix
- Promotion from a community of participating artists

Cost:
$1 entry. To block out troll submissions. Waived in most cases.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

An annual book of essays, poems, and short fiction. An 8×10” softcover professional printed book.

LEGAL AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION:

All submissions require written authorization of release to print your material and acknowledgement that it is your original work created by you.

This is a NON-EXCLUSIVE agreement, meaning you retain full rights to your work.
The publisher may release your work in two ways:
- Sold as a physical copy as part of an anthology form.
- Sold as a digital download as a full book release only.
We will not sell your work individually.
All monies go to ensuring this project remains available on physical media and to fund future projects.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS:

Please edit your own copy and read it three times before submitting it. I encourage you to purchase at least once copy of the book to support the project.

Initial Cost:
- $1 submission fee to discourage trolls. (Waived if not a troll)
Additional:
- $10 first copy, $7 additional copies on initial order. Shipping included.
- $1 Posters (11×17” full-color)
(these prices will increase after release on future re-orders depending on costs)

ADVERTISEMENT SPACE AVAILABLE:

If you would like to advertise your podcast, website or music related business, there will be space available in the booklet.

$30 per 3×2.5” black and white.

For Inquiries email:

contact at canvaschordscomedy dot com