CTR Inc Publishing invites non-fiction articles that describe an anecdotal incident, an event, or an experience reflecting how Anglo-Indians or persons of Anglo-Indian heritage live today. We would like to capture how we have evolved and adapted to our surroundings and circumstances in the twenty first century, either in independent India or in countries we settled in.

Submissions that are selected will be compiled and published in an anthology titled "The Way We Are", slated for publication by mid-to-late 2008. An honorarium of $35 will be paid for each piece selected.

Contributors' guidelines are as follows:

Articles must be limited to 3000 words or less. Please note that submissions exceeding this length will not be considered.

 

The publication, depicting the present way of life of Anglo-Indians, will cover a broad contemporary canvas. Essays, anecdotes, or memoirs may be humorous or serious. Having documented vignettes of our past, in earlier anthologies, we are looking for unique and fresh perspectives on the Anglo-Indian experience in the latter part of the twentieth century and in the twenty first century. Without limiting the possibilities of content, articles may feature a turning point in life arising out of choice or fate, the immigrant experience, or the changed cultures and our present values and traditions.

 

With due respect, "The Way We Are" is not, repeat not, primarily meant to be a eulogy of one’s parents or family. However, biographical/episodic sketches of an unforgettable Anglo-Indian character (funny, sad, fierce, strong-willed, or influential) that are woven into the content of a broader article will be acceptable.

 

We will not consider material, which, in our sole discretion, is obscene or slanderous.

 

Articles may be written in the first person or third person. The writing style should be polished, easy to read, and entertaining enough to provoke and sustain interest.

 

All articles must carry the full name, postal address, e-mail and fax/phone number of the entrant. All submissions should be in Times New Roman, 12-font size (please, no fancy fonts or headings). If sent as an e-mail attachment, this should be in Microsoft Word, and in order to ensure the authenticity of the attachment (having regard to virus-embedded attachments on the Internet), the subject heading must contain the words: "The Way We Are". E-mailed articles should be sent to blairrw@att.net.

 

Entry is not restricted to Anglo-Indians; anyone may participate in "The Way We Are", provided that the content of their work is about the Anglo-Indians or their descendants today

 

There will be a limit of two articles per person.

 

All submissions must contain original material that has not been previously published or accepted for publication prior to August 31st 2007.

 

Every submission, must incorporate the following statement (please copy and paste the contents of the box below):

 

The author agrees to grant CTR Inc Publishing first publication rights for this article, on the agreement that, following publication of The Way We Are, all publishing rights will revert to the author. The author also agrees that the editors of The Way We Are will have the right to edit material in order to ensure textual cohesiveness and uniformity of syntax, style, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

 

As a courtesy, authors will receive a copy of the edited material for their review. While the editors, in their sole discretion, may accommodate minor textual amendments as suggested by an individual author, this is a one-time prerogative, and no further changes will be entertained.

 

This invitation will be valid from July 1st, 2006 to August 31st, 2007. Submissions received after August 31st, 2007 will not be considered.

 

 

Every submission will be acknowledged. However, those that do not conform to length restrictions, or omit the above statement, or fail to comply with the above guidelines will be rejected without further consideration.

Thank you for participating. As in the case of "Voices on the Verandah" and "The Way We Were", we look forward to publishing an outstanding anthology on Anglo-Indian culture.

Blair Williams
Publisher
New Jersey, USA

Note: As in the case of "Voices on the Verandah" and "The Way We Were" the entire sales proceeds of "The Way We Are" will be donated to CTR Inc the charity helping less fortunate Anglo-Indians in India.