Oregon Humanities

Ha!: call for proposals and submissions

Oregon Humanities magazine is seeking submissions for the fall 2010 issue on the theme “Ha!” which will explore humor, happiness, and joy, especially as they pertain to American history, culture, values, and identity. We are especially interested in submissions that consider what it means to pursue happiness in America and how this pursuit shapes our culture and identities.

We welcome all forms of nonfiction writing, including scholarly essays, personal essays, and journalistic articles. We accept proposals and drafts of scholarly and journalistic features, which range between 2,500 and 4,000 words in length. We accept drafts only of personal essays, which should consider larger thematic questions and run no longer than 2,000 words. All contributors receive an honorarium. Currently the magazine is distributed to more than 11,000 readers. Essays from Oregon Humanities have been reprinted in the Pushcart Prize anthology and the Utne Reader.

If you are interested in contributing to this issue, please submit a proposal or draft by Monday, July 12, 2010, to Kathleen Holt, Editor, Oregon Humanities magazine, 813 SW Alder Street, Suite 702, Portland, Oregon, 97205, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). No phone calls, please. Posts submissions of 400 words or less are due by Monday, September 6, 2010. Please submit them via email or postal mail to Oregon Humanities magazine, Posts, 813 SW Alder St., Suite 702, Portland, OR 97205.

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