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White Picket Fence Stories of Individuality as Rebelliousness

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A project of FlowerSong Press (see other related projects).

Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

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Are you tired of the stifling expectations of conformity? Do you have a story to tell about breaking free from the mold of the "model American"? We're seeking submissions for an anthology of personal essays, 5-10-page plays/screen plays, flash fiction, and nonfiction centered on the theme of the dangers and liberation of the “White Picket Fence” syndrome or the model American.
What is the White Picket Fence syndrome? Well, The White Picket Fence is an American Icon throughout movies and is used to symbolize the perfect middle-class suburban life. This prevailing imagery has led to what some call the “White Picket Syndrome,” in which a person blindly holds on to the idea of a perfect lifestyle despite its inability to ever really exist.
In "The White Picket Fence: Stories of Individuality as Rebelliousness," we aim to explore how the ideals of sameness and consumerism are used to control and manipulate individuals. From enforced assimilation to the pressures of fitting into societal norms, we want to delve into the stories of rebellion, sadness and hurt that arise from challenging these expectations.
Whether you've experienced the suffocating effects of enforced assimilation or found liberation in thinking for yourself, we want to hear from you. Share your journey of breaking free from the constraints of the model American and forging a new path toward success on your terms.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Fiction Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Lengths:
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 3,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Place/Regions (Specific region), Society/Culture (See guidelines), Other (See guidelines).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Nonfiction Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:
Essay EssayUp to 3,000 words.
Narrative Nonfiction Narrative NonfictionUp to 3,000 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (See guidelines).

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

White Picket Fence Submission Statistics — Free Preview!

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AccuracyWe have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported67 min | 85.7 mean avg | 78.0 median | 112 max days (78.5 std dev)

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 09 Sep 2024.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 04 Jul 2024.

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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Dec 2024
Date Added: 16 May 2024

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