| Chrysalis Writer Guidelines and Themes |
THE CHRYSALIS READER AUDIENCE
The Chrysalis Reader audience includes people from numerous faiths and backgrounds. Many of them work in psychology, education, religion, the arts, sciences, or one of the helping professions. The style of writing may be humorous, serious, or some combination of these approaches. Essays, poetry, and fiction that are not evangelical in tone but that are unique in addressing the Chrysalis Reader theme are more likely to be accepted. Our readers are interested in expanding, enriching, or challenging their intellects, hearts, and philosophies, and many also just want to enjoy a good read. For these reasons the editors attempt to publish a mix of writings. Articles and poetry must be related to the theme; however, you may have your own approach to the theme not written in our description.
WRITERS' GUIDELINES
The Chrysalis Reader does not accept material that has been published previously. We do accept simultaneous submissions. Manuscripts should be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than 3,000 words. Manuscripts will not be returned to authors without an SASE. Please keep a copy of your submission for your records.
If you have missed the date for a submission but feel that you have a solid idea for a piece, send us your article or poem.
The interval between submission of the accepted manuscript and the final draft may involve communication between author, reviewers, and editors. Our schedule is designed to allow flexibility and a liberal amount of time for such communication.
The final copy of an accepted manuscript should be submitted in hard copy (snail mail) and electronically, either on disc or as an attached file via e-mail chrysalis@hovac.com with a short biography. Microsoft Word files are preferred.
In editing, our primary goal is to maintain the integrity of the author's style and point of view. Editing is designed to clarify and to keep the writing in the Reader lively and interesting. The Chrysalis Reader style follows The Chicago Manual of Style.
Back issues of the Chrysalis Reader are available at this website.
We look forward to your contribution.
Download and print an Adobe Acrobat version of the current Writers' Guidelines.
UPCOMING THEMES
The Marketplace: Sharing Desires and Intentions
Marketeers close to the Rialto Bridge--fishmongers and green grocers, florists and artisans--display their wares inside the centuries-old pescheria, "the place of fish." The market's ancient arches and red bunting announce to water taxies and working gondolas, to people crossing over the bridge, that the marketplace is open for business.
More than money changes hands here. Among the open stalls, with an abundance of colors, aromas, textures, and sounds, life is nurtured and enriched. Individuals thrive on interactions with familiar faces and with strangers, hungry for the exchange of news, ideas, and opinions. It was at just such flash points that civilization began.
Why do we need to exchange our wares and resources? What draws us together so that we can do that? Somewhere deep within, we know that we cannot stand alone: to thrive, we must interact. Perhaps embedded in the human genome is that unique trait to meet and greet, to network.
Nature hosts an exchange of light, organisms, and nutrients that transform life, perhaps the ultimate networking environment. Humankind in the mix introduces a unique spin to the ever-evolving matrix. We cast out and pull in our fishing nets. On some days, over the gunwales come beautiful cod and exotic starfish. On other days, nothing--a sign that the exchange is out of balance.
Humans are citizens of both the spiritual and natural worlds. Our response to these worlds makes all the difference. As we sally forth, mindful of our effect, hopeful of encounters, and joyful for the bounty around us, we move toward life's touchstone where all paths cross.
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