11/19/07

RHETORICAL ANALYSIS OF PUBLICATION VENUES


1. Analysis of the editorial description of essays accepted
See http://www.freshyarn.com/submit.htm
Does not mention any boundaries.
Accepts short personal essays of up to 3,000 words max

Reading dates: monthly
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2. Description of several representative essays published in your venue;
sample essays= http://www.freshyarn.com/submit.htm
“Ninth-Level Dork” by Ali Davis
“Losing Your Mother … Find Yourself” by Beverly Kopf
“You Think You’re So Special” by Dana Gould

Subject matter: "While there are also excellent literary outlets in print and online, I found that personal essays are not the focus. Typically they're buried amongst fiction, poetry, reviews and articles. There was no home, print publication or website, dedicated to this important genre."
Voice: no voice mentioned
Depth of discussion: "to elevate the art of the personal essay"
Length: up to 3,000 words

3. Niche
Audience - literary and writers interested in personal narrative essays
Purpose – “My mission is to elevate the art form of the personal essay, and to promote the voices currently kicking it into higher gear. It is also to continue to build the community of listeners and readers who are the real reason this genre is coming to the fore.”

4. Other
Must send by e-mail only with no attachments
Replies with “GOT IT” via e-mail
Publish six essays each month
No mention of pay.