Hi GCers!
I've always had a love of reading and a skill for writing. I was just thinking about how I've been missing doing both since I graduated from college (yeah, I know...I'm strange!
).
I also love reading the stories posted on GC about all the great times you folks have had in your organizations from rushing to being an alumni. I have done some work with sororities, but I never got to have all the great memories you all did. Anyway, the two thoughts merged and I thought it would be really cool to write, or edit really, an anthology of stories from sorority members.
Yes, an actual, published book.
The deal would be this, sorority members from ALL types, NPC, NPHC, multi-cultural, local etc would submit stories about their personal experiences. Topics would include: the rush experience, special times with the big/little, fun times at events/mixers, philanthropy achievements, life lessons learned (sisterhood, leadership...), lifetime/alumni committment and the like. Young and elderly members alike would be encouraged to submit. Yes, I would be contacting all of the national organizations to inform them and enlist assistance.
I would NOT NOT NOT encourage nor accept submissions regarding bad experiences, hazing or ritual. This book would be solely for the purpose to present a positive image of greek life and to inspire sorority members everywhere.
People whose stories or photos are selected for the anthology would have their name and affiliation listed with their story. (I would do my best to make sure that a good-cross section of people are selected so that it's not just one sorority overwhelming the entire thing). If possible, I would like to give each person selected a free copy of the book.
Soooooo....here are my questions:
1) If I proceeded with said project, would any of you be interested in sharing stories? no submissions = no book.
Many submissions = great book.
2) It costs money to publish a book and I am not independently wealthy.
In general, if you saw this 150-page, hardback book in a bookstore selling for $10-15, would you buy it?
I appreciate any feedback you all can provide - I know how vocal the GC community can get.
......Kelly
Threaded Mode