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Beyond Crazy

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Every year, one in four American adults will endure the trials of a diagnosable mental health disorder. But although many Americans have experienced a mental illness, either firsthand or through a family member, friend, or colleague, the stigma surrounding mental illness remains. We believe that the most important tool we have for defusing the power of this stigma is sharing true stories and revealing the real people beneath labels. In Fact Books seeks original stories for an upcoming anthology tentatively titled BEYOND CRAZY: TRUE STORIES OF SURVIVING MENTAL ILLNESS. Stories should combine a strong and compelling narrative with an informative or reflective element, reaching beyond a strictly personal experience for some universal or deeper meaning. We’re looking for well-written prose, rich with detail and a distinctive voice; writing should be evocative, vivid, and dramatic. All essays must tell true stories and be factually accurate.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Nonfiction Closed

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Unknown
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Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.
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TypeLength Details
Essay EssayUp to 4,500 words; Unknown number of pieces.
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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Apr 2018
Date Added: 20 Oct 2014

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