QMW Project is a brand that aims to celebrate and uplift stories of queer joy. Currently working on a new collection published by Signature Books, they are seeking personal narratives that highlight various aspects of queer experiences. They welcome stories about love, gender euphoria, acceptance, laughter, and celebration, creating a balm of healing stories that serve as a queer chicken soup for the soul.

While Signature Books primarily publishes Mormon-studies books, contributors to this collection do not need to be practicing Mormons or address their essays to them. QMW Project invites submissions in the form of narrative essays, ranging from 1000 to 5000 words. In return, contributing authors will receive two free copies of the book and a 40% author discount on subsequent published works.

There may also be compensation available for authors who opt to read and record their essays in the Signature Book's recording studio for the audiobook version. QMW Project particularly values and encourages stories from people of color, trans individuals, women, nonbinary individuals, intersex individuals, bisexuals, lesbians, asexuals, pansexuals, two-spirit individuals, and gender diverse individuals. Anonymous contributions and pen-names are also accepted.

To submit your joy-filled story, email the book's editor at kerrylynnpray@gmail. com with the subject line Queer Joy Submission. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2022.

Join QMW Project in spreading the power of queer joy and letting your voice be heard