PERSON-FOCUSED ON OUTSIDERS

The term "outsiders" has traditionally meant self-taught artists who create for personal expression rather than commercial success, lack traditional training and live on the "margins of society". We want to publish people writing about their life in rural or isolated areas; experiencing poverty and or who grew up poor; people experiencing housing instability; people living with disabilities of any kind; people with mental health challenges; our elders; communities of color; people in the queer community; people in recovery; people who have experience extreme spiritual communities; the youth; etc.

We require a one page Bio (in first person narrative) that tells your story and connects you to a place in the American West or rural area. We will not accept bios that contain lists of publications or awards, etc. If you feel like you have lived on the "outside of" society, but don't fit into what has been described here, we encourage you to make your case in your bio.