Two things make this upcoming Monday special: it marks the beginning of the Clarion (San Diego) Write-a-thon, and my one year anniversary of attending the Clarion Workshop. Clarion was a significant event in my life. One way I can give back is by participating in the write-a-thon and raising money to help the program that helped me.
For six weeks, we learned to write better (but still shitty!) first drafts. I wrote three new stories at Clarion, and revised two previously written ones. I think it only appropriate that, for my inaugural write-a-thon, I rewrite and/or revise those stories.
- “Longwalkers”
- “A Murder of Crows”
- “Control”, was “I Love You, Good Bye, I’ll See You Soon” *****
- “Recycled Dreams”
- “Cradle of Hope”
- One or two additional stories TBD
Everyone who donates, if they so choose, will receive a postcard with story bits, doodles, or whatever I feel like adding to it.
Your name will also be listed in the acknowledgements of a limited edition ebook (see below).
$10
For ten dollars or more, you’ll receive the above, plus a limited edition ebook containing:
- My application essay
- My application stories
- The handwritten, first and revised versions of my Clarion stories
- A one year retrospective, post-Clarion
- Extra bonus material
$25
Anyone who pledges $25 or more will receive, in addition to the ebook, tuckerization in a future story.
$50
For $50 or more, donors will receive the ebook, tuckerization, and I will give you a detailed critique of a story, up to 7,500 words.
$100
If you are able to donate $100 or more dollars, you’ll receive all of the above, my never-ending gratitude, and I will write a story based on prompts that you provide.
Not only am I dedicating the next six weeks to raising money for Clarion, I will also put matching funds towards a scholarship for a 2012 Clarion student of my choosing. Please visit my write-a-thon page to make your pledge and drop a note here to let me know where to send your postcard. I’ll be in touch for any other details for your reward.
- Already rewritten and in circulation, but you’ll still get both versions