Queer? Become A Featured Guest On Our Publication
Pride Month is only days away, so WE'RE Queering UP!
In a world feeling increasingly hostile, it can be daunting to find joy and calm. However, more than ever, it’s important we celebrate our heritage and our people. So, this Pride, I want to celebrate as many queer voices as we possibly can. Together, we’re strong, and together, we will survive. Here’s what’s happening next month with BookStack:
Author Spotlight Focus Changes
Throughout June, we’ll be gearing ourselves towards highlighting queer and trans writers throughout the month. Our posting schedule will remain largely the same, with new spotlights coming out every Monday at around 9:30am PT. For those who have a spot in our queue, but aren’t Queer or Trans, please understand this is for one month only, and you will still get your spotlight later.
We’ll also be getting back to our Mini-Spotlights whenever time permits it. These are done twice a week and posted to our socials. We’ll also be using these to highlight LGBTQ+ authors.
While there isn’t any guaruntee your spotlight will be highlighted during Pride Month itself, please feel free to sign up anyway. Mini-Spotlights do cover more folks a week, so there’s a higher chance of being featured there. To sign up for either one, please click the buttons below.
Featured Guest Submissions
Essentially the headline of this post. We’re looking to feature writing from LGBTQ+ writers during Pride Month. If you are part of this demographic, and would like to submit something, here’s what we’re looking for:
Essays which highlight queer culture and history, whether that’s through the lens of the book industry, or just generally speaking.
Poems and Short Stories centered around LGBTQ+ experiences, culture, and history.
And Book Reviews discussing queer novels and writing.
We do not request exclusivity to your guest post, so it’s totally okay if your submission contains something posted elsewhere — just as long as its your own original work (Not plaigarized, not AI).
If you’d like to submit something to be featured for Pride, please use the form linked below. Just make sure to hit YES on the question asking if you’re submitting this for Pride.
Other Events
I’m hoping to host a giveaway next month, but haven’t worked on anything yet for that. However, please expect news soon. Also, if you have an event or news you’d like me to share, please let me know. I am open to collaborations as well.
Lastly, thank you to everyone reading this post, but if I could ask one favor from you all: Please like this post and share it wherever you can, so we can get as many eyes on it as possible. I want to feature as many voices as possible, and I need your help to make it happen. That being said, I’ll see you all again soon!
Hi! Queer writer here. Thank you so much for the opportunity! Do I have to choose between the two spotlight options, or can I submit both forms? (Not asking to be featured twice; I was just wondering if I’d miss out on any spotlight if I choose the regular option and am not chosen for it.)