{"id":1861,"date":"2018-05-18T15:40:18","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T19:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.berea.edu\/appalachian-center\/?page_id=1861"},"modified":"2019-05-22T08:47:24","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T12:47:24","slug":"app-narrative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/legacy.berea.edu\/appalachian-center\/app-narrative\/","title":{"rendered":"Appalachian Narratives for Our Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A Contest and Call for Essays, Judged by Silas House<\/h2>\n

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Thank you for your entries!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Click <\/span><\/strong>here<\/strong> to visit the press release for information on the winning submissions!<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Green, Director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center.<\/p>\n

Phone: 859-985-3727<\/p>\n

Email: greenchr@berea.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Berea College\u2019s Loyal Jones Appalachian Center is putting out a call for Appalachians to tell their story about how they thrive in the places they call home.<\/p>\n

Today, some figures on the national stage look past Appalachia\u2019s challenging, rich history and conclude that social and financial difficulties in the region must be the fault of its inhabitants. This impression is supported by highly-publicized, extraordinary tales of someone escaping difficult circumstances through luck and determination.\u00a0 But what about the majority of Appalachians who grow up and make good and stable lives?\u00a0 Our goal is to help those stories be told and heard.<\/p>\n

Submissions should provide the author\u2019s compelling life story that illustrates the challenges of coming of age, working, and living in the realities of family and community.\u00a0 If your narrative features personal success in the face of adversity, it will be advantageous to acknowledge the impact of community, community institutions, and societal factors on your life.\u00a0 The same applies in the other direction: family stories or stories chronicling a community often will benefit from a deeper look at your personal struggles and triumphs.\u00a0 We also welcome essays that link one\u2019s personal story to social issues and solutions in the region and nation.<\/p>\n

The winning submission will receive a prize of $1,250, with a second place of $750, and a third place of $500.\u00a0 Winners and finalists will have the option of being published by the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center on our website (legacy.berea.edu\/ac<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The contest will be judged by Silas House<\/a>, an award-winning, best-selling novelist and the NEH Chair of Appalachian Studies at Berea College.<\/p>\n

Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deadline<\/strong>: November 1, 2018<\/p>\n

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Maximum length<\/strong>: 7,500 words<\/p>\n

Genre<\/strong>: Personal essay or long-form journalism. No fiction accepted.<\/p>\n

Format<\/strong>: 12 point Times New Roman, double spaced, page number in upper right-hand corner.\u00a0 The essay\u2019s title should appear centered at the top with your name centered underneath.<\/p>\n

How to Submit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email your submission to AppalachianCenter@berea.edu<\/a> with \u201cAppalachian Narratives for Our Time\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n